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Salary Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a Children's Charity based in Surrey to recruit a PR & Communications Executive. This is an office–based part time (3 days) permanent contract.
The PR & Communications Executive will work closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager, Fundraising and Engagement team, and Care teams to drive forward awareness of the charity. The PR & Communications Executive will be responsible for managing the charity's press and media strategy to deliver their fundraising and brand awareness goals to strengthen their position as experts in children's palliative care.
Job Title: PR & Communications Executive (3 days per week)
Department: Fundraising & Engagement
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Office: 3 days in the office
Salary: Up to 28,000 (pro–rated to 16,800)
Responsibilities
Generate creative, engaging content and ideas for fundraising, brand awareness, and advocacy campaigns.Identify and write compelling stories and leverage them to media outlets.Develop and maintain effective relationships with celebrities.Produce long–form content production, including interviewing families with seriously ill children.Support delivery of media appeals, including press, radio, and BBC Children in Need.Establish and maintain effective relationships with key external contacts.Undertake research to support fundraising, awareness, and political campaigns.Ensure prompt responses to enquiries and requests with effective measures in place.Skills/Experience Required
Experience of delivering a press office function.Experience in tailoring communication messages to key audiences.Experience in building effective internal and external relationships.Clear and creative written and oral communication skills.Strong MS Office knowledge and CRM database skills.If you are a proactive and results–focused PR and Communications Executive with the ability to make timely decisions, a collaborative mindset, and a drive for recognition and personal growth, please apply now!
For further information, please contact Akash at Merrifield Consultants.
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