PR and Media Officer

Job title:

PR and Media Officer

Company

Marie Curie Cancer Care

Job description

Job Category: Public RelationsJob Description:Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end of life care in the UK, the only provider across all four nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end of life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.At the heart of Marie Curie’s Marketing & Communications department, our PR & Media team works to amplify the charity’s voice across national and regional media platforms. We’re a supportive and ambitious team, collaborating with colleagues across Fundraising, Research, Caring Services and Policy, as well as with our network of media professionals and agencies.As PR and Media Officer, you will play a crucial role in raising the profile of Marie Curie through compelling storytelling, high-impact media campaigns, and strategic press engagement. Reporting to the Senior PR & Media Officer and working closely with the wider team, your work will directly contribute to influencing public understanding of end of life care, supporting fundraising efforts, and positioning Marie Curie as the UKs leading end of life charity.Your creativity, media know-how, and relationship-building skills will help us deliver standout coverage and meaningful public engagement that drives the charity’s long-term goals.Main responsibilities:

• Support the development and delivery of national PR campaigns that promote fundraising and brand objectives.
• Help manage the charity’s national press office/newsroom, proactively and reactively responding to media opportunities.
• Draft and distribute press releases, statements, briefings, and Q&As to position Marie Curie as a leading voice in end of life care.
• Build and nurture relationships with journalists across print, online and broadcast media.
• Work closely with internal teams to source stories and case studies that drive media impact and support strategic KPIs.
• Identify and prepare media spokespeople and storytellers, ensuring authentic and powerful representation of lived experiences.
• Monitor emerging issues and support on reputational risk and crisis communications.
• Take part in the on-call rota, including occasional out-of-hours, weekend and bank holiday working.
• Track and evaluate media coverage against agreed performance metrics.

Key Criteria:

• Previous experience in public relations (in-house or agency), particularly in a press office/newsroom setting or as a journalist?
• A confident communicator and skilled writer, with strong attention to detail and sensitivity when handling personal stories.
• Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape and current affairs, with a proven ability to secure impactful coverage.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• A nose for a good story and the initiative to pursue media opportunities as they arise.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive self-starter, comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Please see the full job description .Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: May 11, 2025

Salary: £28,000 per annum (+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)Based: Hybrid working. Home-based with at least 1 day per week in the Embassy Gardens office in London.Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to

Expected salary

£28000 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:08:19 GMT

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