Senior Communications Officer

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity Full time
Job Title: Senior Communications Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Communications Officer to join our busy and ambitious Communications team at Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing well-messaged, impactful press coverage across national and broadcast media, to maximise reach and cut-through.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience delivering high-profile and effective proactive PR campaigns, as well as responding to reactive media enquiries on a variety of different subjects, and ability to work to tight deadlines. They will also have experience handling issues and crisis communications, as well as dealing with sensitive issues.

The role will involve acting as comms lead on large campaigns and projects, including fundraising, events and research priorities. The successful candidate will also be responsible for researching, writing and distributing materials such as press releases, statements and Q&As.

We are looking for a seasoned communications professional with exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal. Strong stakeholder management skills, including proven ability to negotiate with senior internal and external stakeholders, are also essential.

The successful candidate will be joining a friendly, driven and high-achieving Communications team, whose remit covers Family Stories, Media Relations, Social Media, Internal Communications and Celebrity & Influencer liaison. The Communications team forms part of the Marketing & Communications directorate.

We offer a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), a flexible approach to working arrangements, access to our enhanced pension scheme, life assurance, and access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme.

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is a leading children's charity that relies on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.


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