Job Title: Media and Communications Officer
Posting Start Date: 23/06/2026
Posting End Date: 07/07/2026
Department: City Bridge Foundation
Office Location: Guildhall
Level of DBS required for this role: None required
Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required
Is this a politically restricted post?: No
Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No
Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:15am – 5:00pm with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break
City Bridge Foundation is London’s largest independent charitable funder, working to tackle inequality and strengthen communities across the capital. We are seeking an experienced Media and Communications Officer to help tell the story of our funding, partnerships and impact — and to protect and enhance our reputation.
The role
This is a senior communications role responsible for delivering proactive media and external communications, managing reputational risk, and supporting strategic engagement with key stakeholders.
Working closely with the Head of Communications and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead integrated communications campaigns, manage media relationships, and provide high‑quality advice on sensitive or high‑profile issues.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver integrated communications campaigns promoting the Foundation’s funding, partnership, and impact
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including local, regional and national media, securing positive coverage and thought leadership
- Lead major external announcements, drafting briefings, Q&As and reactive media lines
- Identify and manage reputational and communications risks, including crisis communications planning
- Provide strategic advice on sensitive issues and high‑risk decisions
- Oversee ethical case studies and storytelling activity
- Support internal communications to keep colleagues and members informed and engaged
- Act as brand guardian across publications and digital channels
- Manage communications budgets and external suppliers where required
About you
You will be a confident, experienced communications professional with:
- Experience in the charity, public or social impact sector
- A strong understanding of the UK Voluntary, Community, Social Enterprise or philanthropy landscape
- Proven media relations and reputation management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and sound judgment
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
