Job Description
Full Time - 35 Hours
We have big goals over the next few years.
We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.
Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
Will you join us?
With the nation facing a mental health emergency, and high demand for our information and support, there's never been a more exciting time to join Mind. This challenging and exciting role will contribute to the development and delivery of media strategies for the charity's campaigning and policy priorities, such as our work on benefits and mental health services.
As Senior Media Officer you will report to the Media Relations Manager. The Media and PR team sits within Mind's External Relations department bringing together all Mind's campaigning, policy, communications, digital, information and legal work.
You should have a proven track record of delivering effective high-profile media campaigns. You will have an excellent news sense, strong journalist contacts and be proactive in generating media coverage.
You will be responsible for devising and delivering strategies to secure target levels of media coverage and building and maintaining contacts with journalists across national, local and trade media with the aim of raising Mind's profile, promoting Mind's work and improving media portrayals and public perceptions of mental health issues. You will also be expected to support with handling reactive enquires on the news desk, provide media support to our network of local Minds and organise media training and practice for Mind's spokespeople.
With significant experience working as a media officer, or a senior PR executive, the successful candidate will be comfortable working in a busy environment, handling multiple enquiries from journalists and producers.
Knowledge of mental health problems, the current political landscape relating to mental health issues, UK Government policy; and previous experience working in a third or public sector are desirable, but not essential. Personal direct or indirect experience of mental health problems is also desirable.
Closing date: 9th of December 2021
Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates - therefore we encourage an early application.
This position will initially, in line with current and potentially future guidance, be based from home. Post lockdown this role will retain some flexibility but post holders will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days thereafter (or more, depending on the arrangements of your team).
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.
We have big goals over the next few years.
We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.
Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
Will you join us?
With the nation facing a mental health emergency, and high demand for our information and support, there's never been a more exciting time to join Mind. This challenging and exciting role will contribute to the development and delivery of media strategies for the charity's campaigning and policy priorities, such as our work on benefits and mental health services.
As Senior Media Officer you will report to the Media Relations Manager. The Media and PR team sits within Mind's External Relations department bringing together all Mind's campaigning, policy, communications, digital, information and legal work.
You should have a proven track record of delivering effective high-profile media campaigns. You will have an excellent news sense, strong journalist contacts and be proactive in generating media coverage.
You will be responsible for devising and delivering strategies to secure target levels of media coverage and building and maintaining contacts with journalists across national, local and trade media with the aim of raising Mind's profile, promoting Mind's work and improving media portrayals and public perceptions of mental health issues. You will also be expected to support with handling reactive enquires on the news desk, provide media support to our network of local Minds and organise media training and practice for Mind's spokespeople.
With significant experience working as a media officer, or a senior PR executive, the successful candidate will be comfortable working in a busy environment, handling multiple enquiries from journalists and producers.
Knowledge of mental health problems, the current political landscape relating to mental health issues, UK Government policy; and previous experience working in a third or public sector are desirable, but not essential. Personal direct or indirect experience of mental health problems is also desirable.
Closing date: 9th of December 2021
Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates - therefore we encourage an early application.
This position will initially, in line with current and potentially future guidance, be based from home. Post lockdown this role will retain some flexibility but post holders will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days thereafter (or more, depending on the arrangements of your team).
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.
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