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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£168.62 daily pay + £25.91 daily holiday pay (£193.91 total PAYE)
Full-time
Contract or temporary (Initial 3-months)

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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 working with a fantastic charity client who are looking for a Senior PR and Press Officer to join their team for an inital 2 month contract. 

Key responsibilities

The Senior PR and Press Officer will take a leading role in developing and implementing the media strategy, enhancing the charity's visibility and impact through strategic communications and media engagement. This involves collaborating closely with the PR and Press Manager to identify, research, and develop story and PR campaign ideas for local and national media. The role also includes managing a professional and efficient press office and supporting individuals with lived experience of financial insecurity in their work.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading on the development and execution of strategic media campaigns.

  • Helping to raise awareness of the charity's information, tools, services, fundraising, and advocacy priorities through various media outlets.

  • Managing the day-to-day duties of the press office, including monitoring the media inbox and responding to requests.

  • Championing a storytelling culture by training, supporting, and empowering diverse spokespeople.

  • Managing and leading specific project teams, ensuring objectives are met and team members are supported.

  • Building relationships across directorates to ensure insights and expertise drive press and PR work.

Person Specifications

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in media relations or PR, within the charity sector, and a proven track record of successful media campaign delivery. Experience of working in a busy press office to tight deadlines and briefing spokespeople is essential.

Key skills and attributes include:

  • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to condense complex concepts into clear, powerful copy and adapt tone for different audiences.

  • Strong relationship-building skills, both internally and with journalists, and the ability to communicate sensitively with people who have lived experience of financial insecurity.

  • A strategic approach to developing and evaluating strategies that align with organisational goals.

  • Strong IT literacy, including experience with media monitoring software, MS Office Suite, and Trello.

  • Strong administrative skills, including efficient monitoring of the press inbox.

  • Curiosity, perseverance, and a calm demeanour in a crisis, along with being a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic team player.

  • Knowledge of the UK media landscape and either deep knowledge of the UK benefits system or a commitment to develop this knowledge.

  • Strong knowledge of GDPR.

What’s on Offer:

  • up to £168.62 daily pay + £25.91 daily holiday pay (£193.91 total PAYE)
  • Full-time opportunity
  • A flexible working set up, hybrid working with 2 days a week in the charity's central London office 
  • 2 month contract 

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.

To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.

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: 29 December 2025
Closing date: 02 January 2026 at 10:05
Tags: Communications