PR Consultant – Healthcare & Care

PR Consultant – Healthcare & Care

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Bridgeheadcommunications

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage healthcare accounts, generate press coverage, and write impactful communications.
  • Company: Dynamic PR agency focused on healthcare and social care.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and career progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a supportive team with direct access to senior partners.
  • Why this job: Make a difference in health and care while developing your PR skills.
  • Qualifications: 2+ years in PR or communications with strong writing abilities.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

A mid-level role for an experienced communications professional ready to run accounts for healthcare providers, care operators and health-tech companies. We are looking for a PR Consultant to join our healthcare and social care practice. You will manage a portfolio of accounts independently, from care home groups and NHS bodies to health-tech scale-ups and professional bodies. This is a writing-led role: the ability to generate strong press coverage, place thought-leadership commentary and handle stakeholder communications is essential. You will have some experience in a PR or communications role and a genuine interest in health and care policy.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day account management for a portfolio of healthcare and care clients
  • Generate consistent national and trade press coverage across print, broadcast and digital
  • Develop and place thought-leadership commentary with key journalists and editors
  • Write press releases, briefing documents, speeches and op-eds to a high standard
  • Monitor the health and care policy environment and brief clients on relevant developments
  • Support new business pitches and contribute to agency growth

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience in PR, communications or journalism
  • Demonstrable track record of securing media coverage at national or trade level
  • Strong writing skills across multiple formats: press releases, editorial, commentary
  • Ability to manage multiple client relationships and deadlines simultaneously
  • Confidence briefing and presenting to clients at director level

Desirable but not required

  • Experience working in health, care or a regulated sector
  • Existing press contacts in health trade and/or national media
  • Understanding of NHS structures, social care policy or health-tech ecosystem

Type Full time

Location London, EC4

Benefits

  • Competitive salary reviewed annually against performance
  • Hybrid working: office in Temple, EC4, with flexibility
  • Direct access to senior partners and genuine career progression
  • Expenses for sector events and external training
Bridgeheadcommunications

Contact Details:

Bridgeheadcommunications Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace PR Consultant – Healthcare & Care

Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Compassion
Flexibility