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Founded in 1681 by King Charles II, the Royal Hospital Chelsea has stood for centuries as a national symbol of gratitude to the soldiers who have served our country, and is home to the iconic Chelsea Pensioners. Today, the Hospital’s role remains to ensure that those who have served are always supported.
We are now looking for a proactive and creative Press Officer to support the delivery of our press and media, helping bring the stories of the Chelsea Pensioners to life and ensuring they reach audiences across local, regional and national media.
If you’re an excellent writer with a strong news instinct, some experience in PR or journalism, and a desire to work with meaningful, human stories – this could be the role for you.
Where you fit in
You’ll join an ambitious Development, Marketing and Communications team focused on raising the Royal Hospital’s profile, increasing fundraising income, and building new audiences through compelling, emotive storytelling.
Supporting the Communications and PR Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering an ‘always-on’ press office, ensuring our stories land where they matter and contribute to organisational objectives.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll support the delivery of proactive and reactive PR activity, helping to generate consistent coverage and maintain strong media relationships.
You will:
- Support the delivery of ‘always-on’ PR, securing regular local and national coverage
- Manage the observance calendar to identify opportunities around key dates such as Founder’s Day and Remembrance
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media contacts
- Draft press releases, media briefings and Chelsea Pensioner case studies
- Play a key role in the day-to-day running of a busy press office, handling media enquiries quickly and effectively
- Coordinate media visits, facilitating interviews with Chelsea Pensioners and spokespeople
- Monitor and evaluate coverage, maintaining tracking and reporting tools
· Support the team with gathering of digital/social content to support the Royal Hospital’s press and wider marcomms objectives.
- Ensure records are accurate, up to date and GDPR compliant
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A strong writer, able to produce clear, compelling content tailored to different audiences
- Experienced in PR, communications or journalism (ideally within a charity or purpose-led organisation)
- Developing relationships with media and building a strong contacts base
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Confident working both independently and as part of a team
- Sensitive and empathetic when working with personal and beneficiary stories
- Calm under pressure, with a good understanding of reputational considerations
- IT literate, including Microsoft Office and media monitoring tools
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in PR within a national institution, working on stories that have real impact and meaning.
To apply: please submit your CV and a covering letter of up to 500 words.
Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Registered Charity
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To provide Army veterans with the support and comradeship they need in recognition of their service to the Nation and to safeguard their historic home
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We are excited to be collaborating with St. Lukes Hospice (Basildon & District), to support them with finding an Individual Giving Manager to manage the implementation of the individual giving strategy and develop the existing programme of activities and products.
This is a hybrid role based at the peaceful countryside Thurrock Hospice site in Essex, with 3 days a week in the office.
The Charity
A passionate and collaborative hospice, dedicated to working in partnership with the community and committed to providing high quality, safe and supportive specialist palliative care services.
You would be joining an inclusive and supportive team with access to employee benefits that include
- Time off to do as you please - we offer 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Discounts at local fitness clubs, access topractical and emotional support.
- A pension scheme set up for you with Scottish Widows.
- The opportunity to develop in your career with different options depending on what suits your role best.
- Flexible working.
The Role
Develop annual delivery plans and lead delivery of individual giving fundraising products to achieve budget net income, working across products including on and offline cash appeals; supporter newsletters; regular giving; gifts in celebration; and incentivised giving.
Project manage all elements required to deliver planned activities, including producing plans, budgets and briefs; liaising with internal teams and external suppliers/agencies; writing and reviewing copy; and proofing artwork.
Plan and deliver the Hospices flagship in memory appeal, Light up a Life, including a cash appeal, local remembrance services, public dedication list instalments and a community radio show.
Monitor and evaluate income and expenditure, taking corrective action when necessary to reach targets.
The Candidate
Experience of individual giving / direct marketing within the not-for-profit sector, or comparable experience within the commercial sector.
Experience of using a variety of on- and offline channels to deliver successful marketing campaigns to acquire and develop donors / customers, including direct mail, email and social channels.
Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets, including reforecasting, and setting and monitoring performance against KPIs.
Experience of audience segmentation and use of data analysis to inform marketing / fundraising activity.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
