UK-Med
Media Manager
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Role: Media Manager
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Up to £42,440 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience) with additional uplift applicable during deployment.
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (hybrid working) with an expectation of approximately 15% international travel/deployment, as required by UK-Med.
Want to put humanitarian crises on the front pages and shape the global conversation when it matters the most?
UK-Med is looking for an exceptional Media Manager to lead our press office and secure high-impact media coverage that brings the realities of humanitarian emergencies to audiences across the UK and beyond. UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
About UK-Med
In the past 12 months, UK-Med has attracted significant media attention for our emergency responses in Gaza, Ukraine and around the world. Our work has featured as the lead story on BBC News at Six and Ten, across national and regional television and radio, on the front pages of national newspapers, on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, and in leading UK and international media outlets.
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About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Fundraising & Communications team at a pivotal moment in UK-Med’s growth and reputation as the UK’s official Emergency Medical Team. As Media Manager, you will lead our media relations strategy, build strong relationships with journalists, identify opportunities to raise our profile, and ensure our stories reach the audiences that matter.
This is a high-profile role in a fast-paced, creative team where no two days are the same. You'll thrive under pressure, exercise sound judgement, and respond confidently to breaking news and media enquiries while helping colleagues tell powerful stories from some of the world's most challenging humanitarian crises.
You will lead the Press Office, acting as the first point of contact for media enquiries and ensuring requests are managed quickly, professionally and directed to the appropriate spokesperson.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Press Office
- Build strong relationships with journalists
- Identify opportunities to raise the profile of UK-Med
- Ensure stories reach the appropriate audiences
- Advise senior leaders and colleagues on media engagement and reputation
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What We're Looking For:
- Outstanding communicator with excellent writing skills
- Strong understanding of the UK media landscape
- Confidence to advise senior leaders and colleagues on media engagement and reputation
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Friendly working environment
- Opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work
How to Apply:
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Media Manager before applying.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) below. Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification.
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 4th of September 2026.
UK-Med Commitments:
- Committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries
- Zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse
- Thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed
- Committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion
- Strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to fulfil their potential.
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