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Senior Media Manager
Senior Media Manager
Company Description
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—through their investment decisions—can protect our planet and its people, and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to:
- Tackle the climate crisis
- Protect nature
- Improve workers’ rights
- Shape healthier societies
In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.
Position Summary
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 role is critical to strengthening our voice as a leading authority on responsible investment, supporting our influencing and campaigning work.
What You’ll Do
Core Responsibilities
You will design and execute media strategies that amplify ShareAction’s campaigns, research, and policy work, ensuring our messaging reaches and resonates with the right audiences.
A Typical Week
- Strategic media planning: Develop and deliver media strategies to support campaigns and organisational priorities.
- Cross-team collaboration: Provide strategic communications advice to colleagues across teams.
- Media relations: Build strong relationships with journalists, producers, and commentators.
- Press office management: Oversee press enquiries, identify media opportunities, and coordinate responses.
- Content creation: Develop high-quality materials such as press releases, op-eds, and media briefings.
- Coverage analysis: Monitor media output and refine strategies based on insights.
Key Duties
- Work closely with policy and campaign teams to maximise impact.
- Lead and mentor junior team members, ensuring high standards and effective workflows.
- Advise on reputation management and support crisis communications as needed.
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities to strengthen ShareAction’s media presence.
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Regular interaction with internal stakeholders and media contacts will be essential to building relationships and achieving campaign objectives.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
We are seeking an experienced media professional who excels in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. Ideal candidates will have:
- Significant experience in a senior press office role or as a journalist.
- A proven track record of developing and executing effective media strategies.
- Experience in reputation and issues management.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex issues into engaging content.
- Strong organisational skills and the capacity to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
- Experience leading and developing teams with a collaborative approach.
- Confidence in journalist and stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to use data and analytics to refine strategies and enhance outcomes.
Desirable Additional Skills
- Familiarity with campaigning or advocacy communications.
- Understanding of social, environmental, or financial issues.
- Experience in policy or EU-related media engagement.
Note: We recognise that not everyone will meet every requirement. If you’re enthusiastic about the role and confident in your ability to contribute, we encourage you to apply.
Hybrid Working Policy
ShareAction offers a formal hybrid working policy. While this role involves regular engagement with London-based stakeholders, your attendance at the office or in-person meetings will be approximately six times per month.
What We Offer You
ShareAction is a dynamic organisation, rapidly growing and evolving. We prioritise the well-being of our staff, who dedicate their expertise, passion, and persistence to driving change. To support their growth and impact, we provide a comprehensive benefits package:
| Core Benefits | Additional Perks |
|---|---|
| Flexible working: >60% of staff operate on flexible arrangements. | Unionised environment: Unite-recognised union with collective bargaining. |
| Hybrid working: Design your schedule to suit your needs. | 8% non-contributory pension (via NEST’s green funds). |
| Internal career development: Promotion, secondment, or lateral opportunities available. | Health insurance: Bupa cover. |
| Meaningful work: Tackle global social/environmental challenges. | Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Counselling, discounts, and support. |
| 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with tenure) + collective end-of-year office closure. | Death in Service benefit: 3x salary payout. |
| Enhanced parental leave: Up to 18 paid weeks at 90% for either parent. | Enhanced sick pay: Full pay for 5 weeks from Day 1. |
| Generous sick leave policy: See above. | Season ticket loan & cycle-to-work scheme. |
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Additional Compensation
- Salary: £50,641 per annum + 8% pension contribution.
Application Details
Key Dates
- Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 19th July 2026.
- Interview Process: Two-stage:
- Stage 1: Online interview on Thursday 6 August.
- Stage 2: In-person at our London E1 office (Wednesday 12 August).
Opening Statement: We are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, recognising that diverse perspectives strengthen our impact. Unconscious bias is a persistent challenge in recruitment; your submission will be anonymised. We also do not require cover letters, and CVs are only reviewed post-interview to ensure unbiased assessment.
For additional details, visit our Careers page.
⚠️Privacy Note: AI assistance in applications is discouraged. While AI can aid writing, we expect submissions to reflect your unique skills, knowledge, and experience. If AI was used, please declare it in your response.
Eligibility
You must be legally entitled to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.
ShareAction’s DLT, ACAS, Equalities Legislation & Polish Equality Act 2004 (applies to candidates from relevant regions).
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