• Starting salary: £42,955
• Contract type: Full time, Permanent
• Job reference: londoncouncils/TP/156/125

In a fast-evolving media landscape, do you have the determination, creativity and skills to ensure local public services in London get the media attention they deserve? 

We want to recruit a highly-motivated, confident and astute Media Officer to join our communications team. 

You will have a background in media relations, politics or campaigns with knowledge of and keen interest in London local government. 

You will have a track record of success in creating and delivering impactful media relations strategies to support organisational priorities. 

You will also have the political skills to be able to work effectively in a cross-party organisation. Exceptional written and oral communication skills are essential, as is a commitment to London and its people. This is an opportunity to work London-wide in a prominent role. 

You will need to be a team player and be confident talking to colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. 

The job includes planning, research and writing plus daily contact with journalists and politicians.

This is a politically restricted post, under Section 2 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. 

About us

London Councils is the collective of London local government, the 32 boroughs and the City of London Corporation. They come together through London Councils to work in collaboration to deliver their shared ambitions for London and Londoners. 

Through lobbying, collaboration and partnership, we ensure the voice of the London boroughs are united, and heard at a local, regional and national level. 

We also run a number of services on behalf of the boroughs including the Freedom Pass, Taxicard and Health Emergency Badge. 

London Councils is committed to equality of opportunities. As users of the disability confident symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post. 

Find out more about what it’s like to work for us: https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/who-we-are/work-london-councils   

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How to apply

To learn more about the role (including full responsibilities and requirements) and apply please click here. The closing date for applications is March 10th 2025 (11.59pm) and interviews are due to be scheduled for Wednesday 26th March 2025.

For further information contact Gemma Kappala-Ramsamy for an informal chat at gemma.kappala-ramsamy@londoncouncils.gov.uk 

When submitting your application, please specify that you heard about the role through the Taylor Bennett Foundation.