Team: Media
Location: Remote
Work pattern: Mon-Fri 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £46,284 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our National Media Manager:
- leading and managing the national media team, including three National Media Officers
- designing and delivering a pipeline of proactive and reactive PR activity for national media
- maintain and manage the Media Relations budget
- work closely with the Regional Media Manager to identify areas of growth in our media profile
- ensure all national releases are well written and within brand and strategy
- oversee the running of campaigns and the management of PR agencies and freelancers
- identify gaps within Cats Protection’s media relations and build relationships with diverse media
- oversee the management of reputational issues
About the Media team:
Our media teams are responsible for securing proactive and reactive press coverage for Cats Protection, ensuring more people are aware of our work through earned media. Our team protects and enhances the charity’s reputation. The team works across cat welfare, services, advocacy, campaigns, and income generation.
What we’re looking for in our National Media Manager:
- experience line managing a press office team
- relevant qualification in PR or journalism
- experience in crisis management and reputational issues
- budget management experience
- experience working with national media contacts including news agencies
- familiar with compiling evaluation reports to demonstrate achievements against KPI’s
- experience of managing PR agencies and freelancers
- forward thinking with the ability to think on your feet and spot opportunities
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about here
Application closing date: 5th February 2025
Virtual interview date: w/c 24th February 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. video screening
3. virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.