You will manage and deliver proactive and reactive external communications content with a focus on media relations and social media activity. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will build relationships with journalists and stakeholders, manage the media desk, and tell compelling human-interest stories through a place-based lens. You will also oversee a regional portfolio, line manage colleagues, and contribute to the agency's news framework and strategic grid.

What they're looking for

• Experience managing proactive and reactive communications under pressure
• Strong understanding of news, social media, and digital content formats
• Skilled at interpreting complex information for senior briefings
• Proven track record of successfully working with journalists and media
• Experience of line management and supporting colleague development

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, Commonwealth citizens, EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with EUSS status, and Turkish nationals.

Selection process

Sifting starts 16/10/2026. Interviews week commencing 19/10/2026 remotely via Teams.

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