Media Relations Manager

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Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Media Relations Manager, with extensive current media relationships, able to proactively create compelling content for St John, that will resonate with the public.This is an exciting publicity role, central to increasing the public's awareness and understanding of St John's vital, lifesaving work.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About you

You will have excellent knowledge of the media landscape and, based on the charity's strategic direction, know how to develop news story angles and content that will resonate with our target media.

You will own and develop relationships with key media outlets and journalists to position St John at the forefront of health coverage, young people and first aid issues.

You will be responsible for working with key internal stakeholders to ensure crisis comms protocols and procedures are up to date, fit for purpose and consistent when responding to reputational risks

About us

St John Ambulance responds to health emergencies, supports communities, and saves lives, relying on the public's generosity to do so. Compassionate care isn't just part of our heritage, it's in our hearts. With our clinical expertise and nationwide presence, our volunteer-led health and first aid charity is uniquely placed to serve the country.

From our vibrant youth programmes to our world-class training, we empower people of all ages with lifesaving skills and the confidence to use them, every day. St John volunteers treat and transport thousands of patients each year, and in times of crisis we are England's national health reserve. St John people have given more than a million hours of their time during the COVID-19 pandemic, including 800,000+ hours of vaccinations.

As a charity with a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. St John Ambulance has relieved people from illness, injury, distress and suffering for over 140 years and, with the public's support, will do so for decades to come.

You will receive:

· Competitive salary and pension scheme

· Cycle to work scheme

· Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme

· Discounts - you'll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays, and shopping.

Interview date: wk commencing 12th dec

Application review date: 10.12.2021

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, so are particularly interested in applications from women, trans and non-binary people, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with different accessibility needs.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any speculative CVs submitted without invitation will not be considered