Head of Public Relations

CHM; London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job description

Position: Head of Public Relations
Type: Part-time Job share, 21 hours a week (Monday to Wednesday)
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £39,070 (FTE £65,118) per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4

About the employer

This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it’s this commitment that unites them across the UK.

Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives them a clear and determined focus.

Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of their MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award-winning support and information.

Their people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

This charity has an amazing opportunity to lead their media and celebrity team as Head of PR, working in a supportive job share. They are looking for an experienced and focused leader who has the ability to drive forward a brilliant, high-performing team.

The team works across all areas of the organisation – from using press and celebrity involvement to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis to promoting the charity's research, campaigns and fundraising. All the work centres on the stories and experiences of people with MS.

You will be the sort of person who thrives on working at pace and juggling multiple projects. You’ll have extensive experience of managing crisis communications, developing and implementing media strategies, creating a proactive calendar of stories and ensuring spokespeople are well-trained and briefed.

They are looking for someone who is committed to collaborative working, who is excellent at building relationships and trust with colleagues at all levels, and whose focus is on supporting the team and enabling them to do their best to speak up for the MS community.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 21st April 2025

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role.

Equal Opportunities

This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Disability Confident Employer

Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

More about the charity's employee benefits:

The organisation has a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
• Flexible working options

Thinking about your finances

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax

Your right to work in the UK

You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with them. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment.

No agencies please.