Strategic Public Sector Media Manager (Policy & Risk)

UK Home Office; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA)

Civil Service pension 28.97%

Job summary

The UK Home Office is seeking a Media Manager to join the Communications Directorate, working on proactive announcements and managing media relations across broadcast, print and social channels.

You will build relationships with journalists, brief ministers, and design insight-led media plans to support government priorities, including national security and public safety, while coordinating with policymakers and various teams across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced media role with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong news sense and understanding of current affairs.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues, external partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Creative and digital communications capabilities.
• Ability to distil complex information into clear messages for audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic media plans and proactive announcements across channels.
• Manage emerging issues and communications risks with the newsdesk team.
• Build relationships with key journalists and brief Ministers on issues.
• Collaborate with policy staff, operational teams and external stakeholders.
• Advise on how media can support government priorities and national security.

Skills

Fast-paced media

News sense

Stakeholder relations

Written & spoken comms

Crisis comms

Job description

The UK Home Office is seeking a Media Manager to join the Communications Directorate, working on proactive announcements and managing media relations across broadcast, print and social channels.

You will build relationships with journalists, brief ministers, and design insight-led media plans to support government priorities, including national security and public safety, while coordinating with policymakers and various teams across the organisation.