Chartered Management Institute
Junior Press Officer
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Junior Press Officer
Junior Press Officer – Hybrid (London Kingsway Office / Remote)
Location: Hybrid (2 office days per week in London Kingsway office or flexible hybrid model) Reports to: PR Manager Salary: £28,000 + excellent benefits package Closing Date: 10th July 2026
About the Role
We’re seeking a self-starter with press office experience to join our PR team as a Junior Press Officer. Reporting to the PR Manager, this role requires exceptional written/verbal communication skills and a sharp news sense to support proactive and reactive media engagement for the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
As a Junior Press Officer, your responsibilities will include:
- Developing expert media commentary on leadership, management, and education policies.
- Building media relationships and securing news coverage for CMI’s research, policy, and accreditation programmes.
- Crafting timely and engaging social media content, aligning with broader Marketing and Policy drives.
- Supporting reactive crisis communications and monitoring fast-moving events.
This is an opportunity to grow within PR/media relations in a thriving, not-for-profit organisation.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
- Monitor press agendas and identify proactive/reactive media opportunities to elevate CMI’s expertise.
- Raise awareness for key policies, in-house research, and the value of CMI accreditation.
- Manage journalist inquiries via phone/email with prompt, accurate responses.
- Draft and coordinate social media content (Policy/External Affairs), collaborating with the Marketing team on campaigns.
- Develop, build, and maintain media contact lists while tracking industry and political developments.
- Produce detailed engagement reports and campaign analytics for leadership.
- Assist with political monitoring, social media analysis, and public affairs support.
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Additional Support:
- Available for out-of-hours media monitoring (rotating evenings/weekends).
- Occasional ad-hoc PR tasks as needed by the team.
About You
Essential
✔ Experience working in a press office, PR agency, or journalism environment. ✔ Demonstrable ability to craft high-quality social media content for diverse channels. ✔ Knowledge of ethical AI use for content creation/analysis. ✔ Strong skills in written/communications (emails, face-to-face, phone). ✔ Capacity to work under tight deadlines, juggle priorities, and react quickly to breaking news. ✔ Attention to detail, resourcefulness, and collaborative teamwork.
Desirable
📌 Genuine enthusiasm for a career in PR and continuous professional development. 📌 Familiarity with public affairs/social media monitoring tools. 📌 Interest in management/education sector issues.
What CMI Offers
Your Opportunity in Lineage
The Chartered Management Institute is at the helm of shaping modern leadership standards. We believe in innovation, practice, and progress, and our team reflects that spirit: 🔹 Diverse, inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated. 🔹 Core values: Passionate (empowering managers), Practical (fast decisions), Progressive (fostering growth), and Professional (ethical integrity).
Our Commitment to You
Beyond salary, CMI provides:
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Work Flexibility
- Hybrid model: 2 mandatory office days + fully flexible working hours (no rigid 9–5).
- Spaces: Modern offices in London (Kingsway) and Kettering, designed for collaboration.
Wellbeing Support
✅ 21 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 4.5 days Christmas period leave (accrual with service). ✅ Mental health first-aiders and 24/7 private medical support via BUPA. ✅ Human resources policies aligned with your needs.
Inclusion & Belonging
🌈 Colleague-led hubs (Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Menopause, Age, Disability, Socioeconomic) for everyone. 🌟 A mission-driven team of changemakers.
Growth Opportunities
📈 Free professional membership of one additional professional institute (any choice). 📊 Training development: Access to CMI’s award-winning leadership and management courses.
Recognition & Rewards
💰 Engineering Rewards scheme with year-long cash prizes. 💼 6% pension top-up (matched by CMI after 3 months).
About CMI
The Chartered Management Institute revolutionises managerial excellence through: ✔ Leadership qualifications (apprenticeships, training). ✔ The Chartered Manager status—proven to boost careers and workplace performance. ✔ Sunday Times Best Companies To Work For (2024) and Platinum Investor in People accreditations.
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