We are seeking to recruit a Media and Communications Manager (maternity cover) to play a lead role in running our press office and managing our relationships with external organisations, including parliamentarians and stakeholder groups.
Working closely with the Director of Communications and other senior colleagues at the Nuffield Trust, along with members of the organisation’s communications team, the postholder will provide cover for the duration of the Assistant Director of Communications’ maternity leave through devising and executing communications strategies for many of our highest profile projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior colleagues across the organisation to ensure the Nuffield Trust responds effectively to developments in health policy through press statements, parliamentary briefings and advising on the content of timely blogs and articles.
We are looking for candidates with experience of managing a busy press office and overseeing the communications elements of complex policy and/or research projects. The role is a fixed term maternity cover post for five days a week. However, consideration will be given to applicants who may be able to take on the role on a part-time basis or on a freelance basis for a minimum of six months.
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