I have a very exciting role with a prestigious Charity who are renowned in the Science, Tech and Research sectors. As an independent scientific academy of the UK, their fundamental purpose, is to recognise, promote, and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity.

As Press Officer you will play an important and proactive role is the media relations team, and join a fast-paced, press office that sits in the heart of the organisation. Your role will cover reactive, proactive and crisis communications, and hard-hitting news stories.

If you are passionate about science, technology or current affairs news, and are keen to join a fast-paced, talented and dedicated team then this could be the perfect role for you. You don’t need previous science comms experience, however, you will good knowledge of the media and experience of pitching and securing coverage in a range of media outlets. You will have knowledge of planning, developing and implementing PR strategies. The ability to interpret, analyse and use data to tell a good story is also key.

Key responsibilities include:

• Help maintain good relationships with media contacts and establish

new links with journalists in local, national, international and specialist media.

• Take the lead on delivering allocated press campaigns.

• Share responsibility with other members of the media relations team for handling media

enquiries and organising events including press briefings.

• Liaise regularly with staff in other sections of the Society in order to obtain maximum publicity

for the Society’s activities including policy reports, scientific meetings, and the public

engagement programme.

• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the Society’s views and positions

on a range of topics, and be alert to opportunities to publicise the Society’s work.

• Brief spokespeople and commentators ahead of press launches

Location- Office based, Near Charing Cross / St James’ Park. (The media team is currently in the office 4-5 times a week).

Salary- £35,000

Full-time, permanent role

Closing date- ASAP. The Society is reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and eager to interview ASAP. Please e-mail Hannah.whittington@harrishill.co.uk to start the conversation.

I look forward to hearing from you.