Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity
Press Officer
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Press Officer
Application Deadline: 23 January 2026
Department: Marketing & Communications
Location: Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
Compensation: £37,957 / year
Description
Are you passionate about news and the media and looking for a fantastic communications role where you can learn and develop as part of an award-winning press team? Are you interested in telling the inspiring stories of the children and families that come to Great Ormond Street Hospital and securing impactful national and broadcast coverage? Are you excited about the prospect of working for a renowned, well-loved national brand? If so, this could be the role for you.
Salary
The salary for this position is £37,957 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a confident and dynamic Press Officer to be part of GOSH Charity’s busy and ambitious Communications team. We’re looking for someone who has proven experience in securing well-messaged, impactful press coverage across national and broadcast media to maximise reach and cut-through.
Reporting into the External Communications Manager, this role will focus on media relations and contributing to the busy press office at the Charity, as well as working closely with GOSH patients and families to help tell their inspiring stories.
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This role provides a great opportunity for a communications professional to develop their skills and take the lead across a range of high-profile campaigns, working with teams across the organisation to share the stories of the Charity and Hospital.
To note, this role is known internally as Communications Officer.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will be passionate about telling powerful stories that move people to take action and will thrive in a fast-paced press team, working closely with national journalists to secure high-impact coverage that brings our campaigns to life.
A natural relationship builder, with a keen eye for detail and what makes a story work, you will be comfortable with interacting with a range of internal and external stakeholders, excel at pitching to journalists and supporting families when sharing their sensitive stories.
You will excel in media liaison and be experienced in securing impactful press coverage across a range of different media titles, including overseeing high-profile broadcast opportunities within the hospital, to drive reach for the Charity.
We're looking for:
- Proven experience in delivering high-profile and effective proactive PR campaigns
- In-depth knowledge of PR strategy and tactics, preferably within fundraising PR, although this is not essential
- Extensive experience in securing impactful, well-messaged press coverage across national media titles
- Demonstrable experience of responding to reactive media enquiries on a variety of different subjects
- Experience of interviewing people sensitively and managing the consent process
- Ability to manage relationships both internally and externally
- Attention to detail and providing high-quality and precise work, including ability to work well under pressure
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines
- Preferably, experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation, though this is not essential.
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About the team
You would be joining a friendly, driven and high-achieving Communications team, whose remit covers Family Stories, Media Relations, Social Media, Internal Communications and Celebrity & Influencer liaison. The Communications team forms part of the Marketing & Communications directorate.
How to apply
Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete.
Closing Date
23rd January 2026
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A flexible approach to working arrangements.
- Access to our enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme.
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