Job Description
Interim PR &munications ManagerContract: Interim
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in Birmingham)
Rate: £30 per hour
Start: ASAP
About the role
We’re hiring a seasoned Press & PR Manager to protect and enhance the organisation’s reputation, drive proactive storytelling, and manage media handling across multiple portfolios. You’ll lead a small press team, deliver 24/7 responsive coverage for breaking news, and provide confident counsel to senior officers and Members in a politically sensitive environment.
Key responsibilitiesDevelop and deliver aprehensive media strategy and handling plans; secure high‑impact regional/national coverage. Lead a press team providing 24‑hour cover for incidents; coordinate with partner press offices during crises. Build and maintain senior media relationships; prepare spokespeople; deliver media training and counsel to Members and officers. Monitor and r...
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in Birmingham)
Rate: £30 per hour
Start: ASAP
About the role
We’re hiring a seasoned Press & PR Manager to protect and enhance the organisation’s reputation, drive proactive storytelling, and manage media handling across multiple portfolios. You’ll lead a small press team, deliver 24/7 responsive coverage for breaking news, and provide confident counsel to senior officers and Members in a politically sensitive environment.
Key responsibilities