ShareAction
Senior Media Manager
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Senior Media Manager
About ShareAction
ShareAction is an independent charity and expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions can protect our planet and its people through investment decisions and campaign for this approach to become the norm. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation with society’s best interests at its core.
Senior Media Manager
The Role
As part of the Communications team, the Senior Media Manager is responsible for leading ShareAction’s media function and delivering high-impact media strategies. This key role strengthens our authority in responsible investment and supports our influencing and campaigning work.
You’ll shape and drive media activity that supports our campaigns, research, and policy work, ensuring our messaging reaches and resonates with the right audiences.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
A typical week may include:
- Designing and delivering media strategies to support campaigns and organisational priorities
- Providing strategic communications advice to colleagues across all teams
- Building strong relationships with journalists, producers, and commentators
- Overseeing press office activity, including:
- Responding to enquiries
- Identifying media opportunities
- Developing high-quality content such as:
- Press releases
- Op-eds
- Media briefings
- Monitoring media coverage and using insights to improve performance
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with policy and campaign teams to amplify impact
- Lead and support media colleagues, ensuring high standards and effective working practices
- Advise on reputation management and support in crisis communications when needed
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities to strengthen ShareAction’s media presence
You’ll engage regularly with internal stakeholders and external media contacts, helping to build strong relationships and deliver meaningful outcomes across our campaigns.
Requirements
We’re seeking an experienced media professional who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
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Core Requirements
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Significant experience in a senior press office role or as a journalist
- A strong track record of developing and delivering effective media strategies—especially to campaign for change
- Experience in reputation and issues management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to translate complex issues into compelling, accessible content
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience leading and developing teams with a collaborative approach
- Confidence in building relationships with journalists and key stakeholders
- Experience using data and insights to shape strategy and improve outcomes
Bonus Qualities
It would be beneficial if you also have:
- Knowledge of communications in campaigning or advocacy organisations
- An understanding of social, environmental, or financial issues
- Familiarity with policy or EU-related communications
We know not every candidate will meet every requirement. If you’re excited by the role and believe you can make an impact, we encourage you to apply.
Hybrid Working Policy
We have a formal hybrid working policy in place. As this role involves regular engagement with London-based stakeholders, you’ll be expected to attend the office or meetings around four times a month.
What We Offer
ShareAction is a fast-growing organisation focused on driving meaningful change. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where colleagues can thrive.
Benefits Include:
✅ Flexible working—over 60% of our employees have some form of flexibility arranged ✅ Hybrid working policy—we accommodate individual needs to balance lifestyle and role requirements ✅ Internal development opportunities, including:
- Promotion pathways
- Secondments
- Sideways development opportunities ✅ Meaningful work—challenging global environmental and social issues ✅ Unionised work environment with Unite—regular consultations on workplace matters, including pay and working conditions ✅ Regular in-person events, including:
- All-staff away days
- Yearly retreats
- Director strategy days ✅ 8% non-contributory pension via NEST, with green funds invested ✅ Healthcare plan from Bupa ✅ Employee assistance programme (counselling, lifestyle discounts) ✅ Death-in-service cover (3x salary) ✅ 25 days’ paid annual leave (increasing with tenure) + office closure at year-end for collective downtime ✅ Enhanced family leave pay (up to 18 weeks at 90% pay for either parent) ✅ Enhanced sick pay (5 weeks’ full pay from day 1) ✅ Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
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Key Details
- Contract: Full-time, permanent (flexible working requests considered)
- Salary: £50,641 + 8% pension contribution
- Reports to: Head of Communications
- Location: Hybrid (London office in E1, with four in-person days/month required)
- Application Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 19th July 2026
- Interview Process:
- Stage 1: Online interview (Thursday 6 August)
- Stage 2: In-person in London E1 (Wednesday 12 August)
About Our Culture
ShareAction values and respects all differences in people. We actively seek applications from diverse backgrounds, industries, and experiences, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.
Key Initiatives
✅ Anonymised hiring (no CV reviews until interviews; no cover letters required) to reduce unconscious bias ✅ Encourages flexible work arrangements—discuss needs openly in interviews ✅ Monthly in-person gatherings for team bonding alongside meaningful work
Work Visa Policy
To be considered, you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship.
AI Policy
We suggest using AI tools for influencing your writing, but applications should be personalised to your unique skills and voice. If you use AI, declare it clearly in your submission.
Apply if you’re ready to make impact through media!
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