Hanover Communications, one of Europe’s leading corporate reputation and advocacy consultancies, is looking for a mid-level practitioner for their healthcare team.
We are looking for a Consultant with an understanding of and interest in healthcare PR and UK health policy. This full-time role is an important position in the healthcare team.
Responsibilities:
- Building demonstrably effective working relationships with MPs, Peers offices, national and specialist trade journalists;
- Identifying reactive opportunities in the news agenda to secure coverage;
- Drafting press releases, briefing notes and other materials;
- Successfully selling in news stories to print and broadcast journalists;
- Project managing events including press conferences, Parliamentary, stakeholder, media and new business events;
- Providing reactive press office services;
- Providing public affairs monitoring reports;
- Drafting early day motions and parliamentary questions;
- Contributing creatively towards new business pitches, attending brainstorms.
This role will support a number of prestigious clients in our healthcare team and is based in our London office in Gray’s Inn Road.
Person Specification:
We are looking for an outstanding individual with the following:
- Excellent knowledge of the UK healthcare sector and health policy;
- Good understanding of the UK media environment across print, broadcast and digital channels. Understanding of the European and broader international landscape an advantage;
- Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills;
- Passion for news and/or politics and an understanding of their potential impact on business objectives;
- Strong networking skills with key media, stakeholder and prospective new business clients.