Media Relations Manager

Job Description Media Relations Manager £54,267 £57,402 per annum Join Us as Media Relations Manager – Help Tell Newham’s Story Newham isn’t just any borough – it’s one of the most exciting, best-connected, and diverse places in the world’s greatest city. We’re growing fast and shaping the future. From delivering new council homes to welcoming major institutions like UCL, London College of Fashion, V&A East, and the soon-to-arrive Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets at the Royal Docks – this is a borough on the move. We’re looking for someone who can help us share this incredible story with the world. As Media Relations Manager in our newly restructured Communications team, you’ll play a pivotal role in protecting, building, and enhancing Newham Council’s reputation. You’ll provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders, manage proactive and reactive media relations, and be the go-to person for handling complex, high-profile issues. This is a fast-paced, challenging role in a borough that never stands still. You’ll need: Outstanding communication skills and a sharp news sense. Excellent judgment under pressure – and the ability to keep a cool head when it matters most. A willingness to work flexibly – this isn’t a 9-to-5 job. You’ll spend at least two days a week in our London office, travel occasionally, and take part in our out-of-hours emergency planning rota. If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the narrative of one of London’s most dynamic boroughs, we’d love to hear from you. Please view JD here closing date 20.12.2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by . About Us The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.