PR and Communications Officer

As PR and Communications Officer, you will work with a team of PR and Communications professionals to identify and maximise opportunities to raise our profile and highlight the difference The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity makes to cancer patients everywhere.

·         Chelsea, Greater London (Hybrid)

·         £31,000 - £33,500

·         Full time

·         Permanent

Job description

The PR and Communications Officer will support the Senior PR and Communications Officer to raise awareness of the Charity by identifying and promoting compelling stories to regional and national media. Working closely with colleagues across PR and Communications, clinical teams, Fundraising, Marketing and Digital, the role will help to showcase the Charity’s impact on people affected by cancer in the UK and globally, while supporting fundraising activity across all income streams.

The PR and Communications Officer will support the Senior PR and Communications Officer in writing content for relevant in‑house magazine titles, along with using their communications expertise, with guidance from the wider PR and Communications Team, to help promote community fundraising events, corporate partnerships, major donor events and fundraising campaigns.

This a fantastic opportunity for an organised, detail-focused individual with excellent writing skills to help raise awareness of the Charity, making a meaningful difference to people with cancer.

What you’ll be doing  

·         Working with the PR and Communications Team to maximise opportunities to promote the Charity’s funding of life-saving research to develop new treatments which have global impact.

·         Supporting a comprehensive media service which includes the proactive sell in of positive stories about the work of the Charity.

·         Building relationships with clinical colleagues and in particular, Charity-funded consultants, nurses, researchers, and allied health professionals to gain their support for Charity communications including press releases, tailored pitches, other print media channels and the Charity's magazine.

·         With support, write and edit the Charity’s supporter magazine, Progress, in collaboration with the Charity’s leadership team and fundraising colleagues.

·         Working with fundraising teams to identify unique and inspiring stories associated with the Charity’s annual calendar of events and campaigns.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an exceptional team player with:

·         Relevant media relations experience, including experience of crafting tailored pitches for media outlets.

·         Proven track record of delivering compelling copy, in the right tone and to deadline.

·         Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to build effective and productive relationships with colleagues and case studies.

·         Strong organisational skills – the ability to plan and prioritise content development in line with agreed targets and timelines.

·         Experience of managing stakeholders both within and outside an organisation, at all levels.

Why join us?

We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.

What we offer

·         Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton

·         Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm

·         27 days annual leave rising with length of service

·         Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)

·         Training, support and development opportunities

·         Access to the blue light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities

·         Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more

·         Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes

Inclusion matters

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please submit your application on CharityJob as soon as possible, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. The deadline to apply is Wednesday 4 March 2026.