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Head of Media
Role: Head of Media
1 High-profile, high-tempo, demanding position at Conervative Party headquarters (CCHQ). Person required to shape media operation critical to delivering Conservative Party’s messaging strategy.
About the Role
• Drive strategic communications, shaping party messaging through careful control of media channels. • Work closely with Leader of the Opposition’s (LOTO) team, Shadow Cabinet Ministers, and senior Conservative Party staff. • Manage proactive and reactive communications, safeguarding party reputation and ensuring highest professional standards.
Responsibilities
• Lead day-to-day Press Office operations, defining team standards and operational priorities. • Oversee strategic media monitoring, escalating critical developments to Directors. • Maintain relationships with top-tier journalists to drive messaging and digital strategy. • Collaborate with LOTO and Shadow Ministers to plan campaigns, attacks, and proactive announcements. • Provide media handling, briefing, and logistics during LOTO visits, ensuring high standards. • Exercise final editorial quality control for all written and external-facing press materials. • Execute high-profile events, including conferences, press briefings, and strategic launches. • Act as key liaison between Press Office and wider CCHQ operations. • Oversee and develop a team of Press Officers, and deputise for Directors when required. • Commit to flexible working, including out-of-hours, weekends, and critical news-cycle support.
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Who We’re Looking For
Would need to be a seasoned communications professional with:
- Strong political experience—ideally senior political communications, with clear track record.
- Campaigning know-how. Skilled in journalist engagement, writing and delivering messages.
- Must thrive under pressure with natural judgment and decisive leadership.
- Degree or equivalent qualifications.
- Strategic leadership experience.
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Requirements
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Exceptional relationship management (adapt messaging tone and style).
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Quick, creative problem-solving under tight deadlines.
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Fluid verbal and written communication—sub-editors, editors, and proofreaders.
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Iron discipline—prioritisation with heavy workload demands.
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Experience in leading high-performing teams; clear motivation to excel.
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Implicit preference: prioritise candidates aligned with core Conservative values.
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