Job Description

\xc2\xa342,165 per annum plus excellent benefits 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension Full-time role and hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in our London office. (Flexible working requests will be considered)
The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. Health is never far from the headlines. We are looking for an External Affairs Officer to help us continue to secure high-profile media coverage, with a focus on proactively contacting journalists to pitch stories, managing media bids, and working closely with colleagues to ensure press activity sits with wider communications plans. To be successful in the role of External Affairs Officer, you will have:

• significant experience working within a fast-paced and influential press office, including managing multiple reactive media requests at one time and a record of proactively securing top-tier coverage (essential)

• excellent written and verbal communication skills - capable of writing high-quality releases, statements, comments, briefings, and other written materials (essential)

• evidence of building strong relationships with senior internal and external colleagues (essential)

• experience of strategic working with other communications disciplines, especially public affairs (highly desirable)

• experience in health and/or social affairs (highly desirable)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications professional with a passion for improving health outcomes who is committed to our core behaviours \xe2\x80\x93Achieving Impact, Working Together and Discovering and Learning. Read the job description t We strongly encourage you to apply, whether you have experience in every item listed within the or not. We also welcome you to share any experience that may differ from those we\'ve listed but shows relevance, transferable skills, learning or achievements. To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a supporting statement which addresses the criteria set out in the bullet points above.
Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered. If you have any queries, require any support with your application, or would like to discuss the role, please email us on: humanresources@health.org.uk

Application deadline: 23:59, Sunday 17 December 2023 Interview date: Scheduled to take place in early January 2024
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive workplace that embraces people from all backgrounds, including those who have encountered social and systemic barriers or have not had equitable opportunities. Therefore, we strongly invite candidates from underrepresented groups in the charity, media, press, and think tank sectors, including those who may have experienced limited opportunities due to education, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or social class, to apply. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates with accessibility requirements.