Senior PR officer (Consumer)

Angel, London
Up to £35,000 + excellent benefits

Full Time, Permanent

Are you a creative and motivated communications professional looking to take the next step in your PR career?

We have an exciting opportunity within our in-house, national PR team for someone who can…

• Plan and execute national PR campaigns to support Cancer Research UK's fundraising priorities
• Drive projects forward, spot opportunities, and think of creative ways to raise awareness of your projects in the national media
• Work closely with other teams across the communications department to ensure a collaborative approach to our media activity
• Create content that will engage with our audiences across different communications channels
• Respond to reactive media enquiries and advise spokespeople on reputation issues
• Work on PR plans, write press releases and briefing documents, and organise photo calls, media events and press launches
• Manage relationships with stakeholders across the charity, helping to build the reputation of the department

  To find out more about the role in detail click here.

Cancer Research UK is leading pioneering, life-saving research and our long-term ambition is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. Every day we achieve extraordinary things by being innovative, imaginative and bold in our work. We're smart, brave and ambitious individuals united by our relentless pursuit of beating cancer sooner.

You can help us save millions of lives through your…

• Extensive experience in consumer PR and good knowledge of traditional and social media. We are looking for a minimum of three years' experience in a consumer PR agency, busy in-house press office or similar role. This role is equivalent to an account manager role in agency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to find creative ways to publicise fundraising initiatives
• Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks successfully
• Interest, enthusiasm and ability to keep up to date with the charity's work as well as new PR and social media developments

If you can do all this and more, we'd love to hear from you. We're a friendly, supportive and high performing team, working on high profile PR campaigns including Race for Life, Stand Up 2 Cancer, and the Bobby Moore Fund. You'll enjoy a great career with us as we work hard to beat cancer sooner.

How to Apply

All applications should be made via the Cancer Research UK careers website, where you will need to create a profile before you can submit an application. Our online application process also involves attaching your CV and covering letter which should outline your interest in applying for the role and explain how you meet the set criteria.

You can apply for a job by clicking on the Apply Online link at the bottom of each job posting.

Closing date: 6th August

At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.

Please note, from 2019, our head office will be relocating from Islington to a new office space in Stratford, close to the Olympic Park.