Sense has a fantasticopportunity for someone to join our team as our PR Manager. This is a full time, permanent, hybrid role, working 37.5 hours per week at our officein Kings Cross, London.
The role is responsible for line-managing two Senior PR Officers and sits within the Media & Campaigns team, as part of the Social Change directorate. The team works closely with colleagues in Digital Engagement, Policy & Research, Stories, Co-production, and Brand & Content.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating the charitys PR strategy; securing high-profile, impactful media coverage that helps raise the profile of its cause, increase understanding of the issues facing disabled people with complex needs, shapes public debate and builds support for change.
For a full job description and person specification please see the link on the left hand side.
Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.
Were proud to be aDisability confident leaderand a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.
As part of ournew three-year strategy, were delivering a transformational plan focused on strengthening support for disabled people with complex needs, driving social change and creating a fairer, more equal future. For further information visit: Transforming Sense, together: our three-year plan - Sense
Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers:
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Precise Location: 101 Pentonville Road, , London, Greater London, N1 9LG, United Kingdom