We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our National Media Officer:
- research, write, and sell in stories, features, interviews, and images to media to meet team’s objectives
- identify and maximise opportunities in the news agenda to promote our charity’s work in the national media
- produce compelling and newsworthy stories to support wider campaigns, ensuring maximum press coverage
- share responsibility for the delivery of a planned, comprehensive programme of PR activity
- play a lead role in handling national reputational issues
- respond to media enquiries with factually correct and on- message responses
About the Media team:
Our media team is responsible for securing proactive and reactive press coverage for Cats Protection, ensuring more people are aware of our work. Our team protects and enhances the charity’s reputation and works across cat welfare, services, advocacy, campaigns, and income generation.
What we’re looking for in our National Media Officer:
- CIPR or equivalent professional qualification, or working towards
- experience in a press office or journalism environment
- experience working with national media contacts including news agencies
- experience of handling national reputation issues
- ability to draft reactive statements, Q&A documents and write campaign evaluation reports
- creative and organised, good people skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. video screening
3. virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
