Dogs Trust
PR Officer
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PR Officer
Application Deadline: 11 October 2026
Department: PR
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London
Compensation: £34,144 per year + benefits
Description
Are you a dog lover who has a knack for telling a great story?
We’re on the hunt for a PR Officer, who will play a key role in connecting the public with our work through compelling media coverage.
What does this role do?
As PR Officer, you’ll:
- Play a key role in the running of our busy press office, responding to requests from journalists swiftly and effectively, underpinned by a strong understanding of PR and reputational risk,
- Generate proactive media coverage for specific campaigns, writing news stories that effectively convey our key messages to journalists and the wider public,
- Collaborate with centre-based Media Coordinators and Centre Managers to share positive stories about dogs in their centre, helping spread the word about the amazing work we do.
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Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 21st October 2026 and will take place in person at our London office.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a good amount of PR experience, with excellent communication skills, specifically the ability to write compelling stories and brief senior stakeholders. You’ll be proactive, creative, and actively seek opportunities to share good-news stories that celebrate our work. You’ll be organised and a strong multi-tasker, as this role will involve working on longer-term projects as well as reactive work. Above all, you’ll be passionate about dogs and the work we do.
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What does this team do?
We help people to know, love and understand the charity and to take action to support the charity’s work. We use our understanding of Dogs Trust and the needs of our wide and varied audiences to produce impactful, creative, on-brand communications. The PR team focuses on our media relations work, proactively selling stories into the UK media, reacting to enquiries and ensuring we’re equipped to handle a crisis. No two days in the Press Office are the same.
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