Media Relations Manager
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Job Summary
Media Relations Manager
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Join Us as Media Relations Manager Help Tell Newhams Story
Newham isnt just any borough its one of the most exciting best-connected and diverse places in the worlds greatest city. Were growing fast and shaping the future. From delivering new council homes to welcoming major institutions like UCL London College of Fashion V&A East and the soon-to-arrive Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets at the Royal Docks this is a borough on the move.
Were looking for someone who can help us share this incredible story with the world.
As Media Relations Manager in our newly restructured Communications team youll play a pivotal role in protecting building and enhancing Newham Councils reputation. Youll provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders manage proactive and reactive media relations and be the go-to person for handling complex high-profile issues.
This is a fast-paced challenging role in a borough that never stands still. Youll need:
- Outstanding communication skills and a sharp news sense.
- Excellent judgment under pressure and the ability to keep a cool head when it matters most.
- A willingness to work flexibly this isnt a 9-to-5 job. Youll spend at least two days a week in our London office travel occasionally and take part in our out-of-hours emergency planning rota.
If youre ready to make an impact and help shape the narrative of one of Londons most dynamic boroughs wed love to hear from you.
Please view JD here
closing date 20.12.2025
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age disability ethnicity faith gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values and you bring the experience and skills we need thats all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud other unlawful or dishonest conduct malpractice and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights can be found by Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Algebra
- MailChimp
- Media Relations
- Social Listening
- Relationship Management
- Customer relationship management
- Medicare
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House ... View more
