PR manager - Permanent - Full Time in London

About the role

Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our team as our PR Manager. This is a full time, permanent, hybrid role, working 37.5 hours per week at our office in Kings Cross, London. The role is responsible for line-managing two Senior PR Officers and sits within the Media & Campaigns team, as part of the Social Change directorate. The team works closely with colleagues in Digital Engagement, Policy & Research, Stories, Co-production, and Brand & Content. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating the charity's PR strategy; securing high-profile, impactful media coverage that helps raise the profile of its cause, increase understanding of the issues facing disabled people with complex needs, shapes public debate and builds support for change.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Media & Campaigns to develop the PR strategy, leading on the delivery of high-profile press coverage, in line with strategic objectives.
• Lead the management of the press office, ensuring its setup to identify and capitalise on opportunities as they arise.
• Lead the team in securing press coverage that aligns with the charity's strategic objectives, prioritising key projects and campaigns.
• Ensure press releases, statements and articles are written to a high quality and are consistent in messaging.
• Deliver impactful PR coverage to promote our key campaigns and influencing areas, working closely with the Campaigns and Policy teams.
• Secure high-profile press coverage for Sense's positions on policy, and impactful features on Sense services and programmes.

Key skills and experience

• 4 years + in PR, or a relevant communications role.
• Demonstrable experience of managing or working in a busy press office.
• Demonstrable experience in implementing effective communication plans and securing press coverage across a range of titles and audiences.
• Experience of developing collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A high level of communication skills, with the ability to understand and communicate complex information in an understandable and accessible format.
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with other staff and external stakeholders.
• Able to manage and prioritise the work of a team.
• Able to operate in a fast paced, multi-stakeholder environment - comfortable working across a diverse range of issues, stories and campaigns simultaneously.

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose. We're proud to be a Disability confident leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

As part of our new three-year strategy, we're delivering a transformational plan focused on strengthening support for disabled people with complex needs, driving social change and creating a fairer, more equal future.

Our Values

• We're creating change
• We're always learning
• We're better together

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying. Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

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Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role. For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.