Media & Communications Manager The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a leading professional membership body on a fantastic Media & Communications Manager role. This pivotal position involves leading strategic media and communication activities to raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues across the UK. The role requires dynamic leadership, media expertise, and a passion for impactful public engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a high-performing media, communications, and campaigns team to deliver strategic initiatives that promote mental health awareness.
Develop and implement proactive and reactive media strategies to position the organisation as a leading voice on psychiatry and mental health issues.
Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, broadcasters, influencers, and key stakeholders across the UK, including devolved nations.
Oversee media responses to emerging news, sensitive issues, and policy developments, ensuring clear, accurate, and responsible messaging.
Coordinate media training and support for spokespeople and subject matter experts to ensure consistent and effective communication.
Plan, deliver, and evaluate national and regional campaigns, including interpreting research findings to develop targeted messaging.
Monitor media coverage and social media activity, providing insights and reports to inform future communication efforts.
Work collaboratively across departments to enhance stakeholder engagement and strengthen the organisation’s influence and reputation.
Support crisis communication planning and respond effectively to reputational risks.
Person Specification
Extensive experience as a journalist or media professional, ideally in a national, regional, or specialist context.
Proven success in leading a high-profile press office or media team.
Experience working across UK media, with understanding of devolved political and media environments.
Strong track record in devising effective media stories and campaigns that achieve measurable impact.
Skilled in developing multimedia content for diverse communication platforms.
Able to interpret survey, poll, and research findings and communicate insights clearly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Experience handling sensitive issues and managing crisis communications.
What’s on Offer Salary: £51,000-£58,000
How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email).
Commitment to Diversity The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
