Media Officer

Media Officer

• £28,211 per annum, plus, LWA of £4,195 for all those living within a London Borough
• Ref: SUS4211
• 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
• Base: Remote with option to work from any Sustrans hub

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for you to join the movement and help us make a real difference as our Media Officer. 

You will be working within a dynamic but small team, alongside a second Media Officer, supporting the Campaigns and Media Manager to plan and deliver Sustrans’ UK-wide communications and media campaigns.

You will generate positive media coverage for our work and vision, pitch winning ideas to trade, business and national media, helping to build the profile of the charity across all platforms.

We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home with the option to work from a hub.

Occasional travel to the Bristol hub, and others as required, is expected.

About you

As a highly proficient self-starter, you will hit the ground running with your experience of collaborating on or managing media projects to generate positive media coverage.

You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and manage effective relationships with journalists and commentators.

You will have demonstrable experience in producing inspiring copy, media statements, opinion pieces and blogs.

We are seeking someone with a passion for current affairs, and a strong grasp of the wider media and political landscape.

So, if this sounds like you, apply today and help us create compelling stories that support our vision as a trusted and influential impact-led charity; that truly demonstrate our commitment to creating healthier places and happier lives for everyone. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 5% or 6% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,195 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 07 March 2024 
• Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during the week commencing 18 March 2024

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.