Communications Officer

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity Full time
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Are you passionate about news and the media, and looking for a fantastic communications role where you can learn and develop as part of a motivated team of experts? Are you interested in telling the inspiring and powerful stories of the children and families that come to Great Ormond Street Hospital? Are you excited at the prospect of working for a renowned, well-loved national brand? If so, this may be the role for you.

About the role


We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Communications Officer to be part of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity's (GOSH Charity) busy and ambitious Communications team.


This role forms a vital part of the team and is a great opportunity for a communications professional to hone their experience across the breadth of communications.

The role will focus on media relations and contributing to the busy press office at the Charity, as well as working closely with GOSH patients and their families to help tell their inspiring stories.

It will also work closely with both the wider Communications team and overall Marketing & Communications directorate to ensure integrated and effective campaigns.

We can offer brilliant opportunities to deliver forward-thinking communications work within an inspiring and stimulating professional environment.

About the team


Reporting into the External Communications Manager, the Communications Officer will be joining a high achieving, fast-paced Communications team, whose remit covers the External Communications, Family Stories, Internal Communications, Social Media and Celebrity & Influencer liaison.


About you


You will be passionate about telling powerful stories that move people to take an action and will feel inspired by the opportunity to play a key role in publicising a range of fundraising campaigns to national media.

A natural relationship builder, you'll be comfortable with interacting with a range of stakeholders, excel at pitching to journalists and supporting family stories and celebrity ambassadors.


Specifically, you will have:

  • Proven experience in delivering high profile and effective proactive PR campaigns, and of responding to reactive media enquiries
  • Experience of effectively working with senior internal and external stakeholders, high value supporters or donors
  • Indepth knowledge of PR strategy and tactics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and to work to tight deadlines
  • Experience of working with celebrities
  • Experience of interviewing people sensitively and carefully placing family stories in the media

Please refer to the full job description below for more information.

What we offer

  • 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
  • A flexible approach to working arrangements
  • Access to our enhanced pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Discounted season ticket loan
  • Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme

Next steps and how to apply
Closing Date: 4th December 2023

About the Charity
Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses.

And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children - and change the world.

This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential.

Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can't help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities.

Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you

**Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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