Job Description

Full time, 35 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Grade CL, Salary 59,017.46 per annum plus 3,500 out of hours allowance

Location: London (Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026

Interview date: From Thursday 29 January 2026

More patients are seen by GPs than any other part of the NHS and the Royal College of GPs represents the doctors who provide this care.


As the profession faces unprecedented workload and workforce pressures, we are championing the voice of GPs on the issues that matter most to them and their patients.


We have a high media profile and are now looking to recruit an interim Media Manager (maternity cover) join our PR and Corporate Communications Team to take the College's reputation to the next level.


As

Media Manager

, you will oversee the RCGP's small but busy 24/7 Press Office, leading a team of three to deal with multiple queries from national and local journalists daily. You will develop proactive and reactive media strategies, using high levels of judgement to balance and mitigate risk, raise the profile of the College across the UK and protect the reputation of the College and the GP profession.


You will also source, write, and produce articles for the College's online membership magazine GP Frontline.


The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions, working environment -

and a fantastic opportunity to take your CV and experience to a different level.

A full job description for the role is included in the Candidate Pack.

To apply, please click 'Quick Apply' and complete the application form.

The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

~ Building a sustainable future for general practice ~