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Media and Communications Officer

Job description

Harris Hill is seeking an interim Media and Communications Officer for 6 months, full time, on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in the London office, starting 17th November 2025.

Focus area: to work across the communications sections of the Department of Strategic Communications, and to help make the case in the media of the need for better treatment for people with a mental illness. 

To have the following key responsibilities:

  • To support the media team in order to build and maintain the reputation of the organisation.

  • To work across the media and communications team in the external affairs section, working on the news desk and given responsibility for specific projects

  • Supporting the team with day to day communications tasks.

Experience:

  • Experience of working in communications or policy

  • Experience of writing for the media

  • Strong understanding of current affairs and political processes

  • Creative person willing to come up with ideas and to “go the extra mile” to deliver tasks and projects

  • Basic knowledge and understanding of social media platforms

  • Experience of responding quickly and agilely to media requests

  • Experience of computer programmes including (Excel, Word and Photoshop)

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please apply for further details.