The opportunity:

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Ellwood Atfield are partnering with a membership organisation within the healthcare sector to recruit a Press and Public Relations Officer. This is a pivotal role where you will play a key part in raising the national, regional, and international profile of the organisation and its members, shaping public conversations around primary care and healthcare policy.

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Main responsibilities:

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• Create and distribute articles, press statements and releases to enhance the organisation's visibility in national media, aligning with its policy objectives, campaigns and strategic goals.
• Take a lead role in the editorial process of producing the organisation's magazine.
• Respond swiftly and sensitively to any negative or critical media coverage.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key national journalists, bloggers and influencers.
• Provide strategic communications advice to the senior management team, including handling media enquiries outside of regular hours.
• Work closely with the Web Content Editor and social media team to coordinate digital content and social media output.
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Key skills and experience required:

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• Experience in a press office, preferably within a national membership organisation, charity, or health-based environment.
• Demonstrated success in running proactive public relations campaigns and crisis management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, crafted for various audiences through articles, speeches, and reports.
• Confident engaging with journalists, senior spokespeople, and members.
• Strong news sense and a creative eye for identifying proactive, engaging stories.
• Resilient and self-motivated, managing multiple priorities, and thrive under pressure.
• Good team player, conscientious, and reliable.

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Benefits:

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Excellent benefits available.

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How to apply:

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To apply, please submit the form below and include a copy of your CV. 

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