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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£159 - £177 per day + daily holiday pay
Full-time
Contract or temporary (9 month contract)

Actively Interviewing

This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Communications and Media Officer to join a fantastic research institution for a 9 month contract. This is a varied role that combines media engagement, content creation, and strategic communications. The Senior Communications and Media officer will help raise the profile of our organisation, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and ensure our work is communicated clearly, consistently, and with impact.

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement media and communications strategies to support organisational objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with journalists, editors, and other media contacts.
  • Secure proactive and reactive media coverage that informs, influences, and engages key audiences.
  • Draft high-quality written materials, including press releases, blogs, articles, speeches, and digital content.
  • Provide advice and support to spokespeople, ensuring effective media engagement and interview preparation.
  • Oversee digital channels, including website updates and social media content, ensuring relevance and accessibility.
  • Edit and refine communications outputs to maintain clarity, accuracy, and consistency in tone of voice.
  • Monitor potential reputational risks and support senior colleagues with crisis communications.
  • Work collaboratively across teams to ensure research, insights, and messaging are effectively communicated.


Key Specification

  • Demonstrable experience in generating media coverage and building relationships with journalists.
  • Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and formats.
  • Proven ability to deliver communications strategies that achieve measurable impact.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong digital skills, including experience with social media management and website content systems.
  • Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • An interest in policy, research, or social issues would be an advantage.


What’s on Offer:

  • A 9-month contract role with a fantastic research institution
  • Hybrid working 3 days a week in a London office
  • £158-£177 per day + daily holiday pay


We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

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The Talent Set View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 1 - 5
Posted on: 08 October 2025
Closing date: 29 October 2025 at 10:13
Job ref: 4774
Tags: Communications, Public Relations