Head of Media and PR

London Permanent £60,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
The Head of PR and Media will lead the public relations and media strategy for a prominent life sciences organisation, shaping its external reputation across UK and international audiences. The role is focused on raising visibility through strategic media engagement, crisis communications, and stakeholder storytelling.
  • Health Research Charity
  • Permanent Position

About Our Client

Life Sciences Organisations

Job Description

  • Lead the development and execution of the media strategy, managing the organisation's media function and all press activity
  • Act as the main point of contact for journalists, cultivating strong relationships across national, trade, broadcast, and online media
  • Prepare messaging, media briefings, and press materials to support external storytelling and organisational visibility
  • Identify and shape compelling narratives by collaborating with internal teams and senior leaders across the organisation
  • Oversee interviews and media opportunities involving spokespeople, ensuring consistency and alignment with strategic goals
  • Manage external PR agencies and ensure delivery of media activity in line with agreed objectives and tone of voice
  • Lead on crisis communication plans and responses to protect and strengthen the organisation's reputation
  • Develop and maintain external communications templates, policies, and processes to support consistent, high-quality outputs

The Successful Applicant

  • Extensive senior press office experience, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with key journalists and generate high-impact proactive media coverage
  • Strong background in crisis communications and reputation management, with sound judgement under pressure
  • Confident working with high-profile stakeholders and leading external-facing media engagements
  • Proven track record of developing and evaluating media strategies that drive audience engagement across a range of channels
  • Deep understanding of the life sciences sector, underpinned by experience in science, healthcare or innovation-focused organisations
  • Skilled in managing external agencies and project budgets to deliver communications outcomes to brief and on time
  • Experience in providing media training to senior spokespeople or overseeing this through external partners
  • Comfortable operating within fast-paced creative teams, managing competing priorities with a flexible and solution-focused approach

What's on Offer

  • 31 days PLUS bank holidays.
  • Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office
  • Pension scheme offers employer contributions of up to 12%
  • Private Health Insurance
Contact
Olivia Bishop
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6785387
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
PR & Communication Agencies
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Bishop
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-072025-6785387