Senior Media Officer

About the Role

As a Senior Media Officer you will:

Have media relations expertise and be confident handling of proactive and reactive press office activity.

Have strong copywriting skills and be adept at drafting sharp accurate media statements press releases and media briefings.

Be able to build relationships and cultivate trusted connections with journalists and stakeholders.

Be able to quickly identify risks opportunities and emerging stories.

Be confident in managing multiple deadlines campaigns and media moments at speed and with precision.

About You

Have strong experience in media relations and working in a press office.

Are a confident writer who can produce clear press releases statements and briefings.

Build strong relationships with journalists senior colleagues and external stakeholders.

Are proactive organised and quick to spot media opportunities and risks.

Are passionate about influencing public debate and sharing the experiences and priorities of NHS Alliance members.

How to Apply

Please download the job description found at the end of this page and click apply to complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK which will be required at the point of offer.

For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Alliance before applying please contact

Application deadline: 11 October 2026 11:59pm(Please note we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications).

Interview date: 14 October 2026

The NHS Alliance is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our fantastic staff EDI networks and trade unions.

The NHS Alliance is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to enable them to fulfil their potential at work whilst balancing home life and health and wellbeing.

You will receive an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) options to buy or sell additional leave continuous professional development salary sacrifice schemes including our pension scheme cycle to work and green car schemes time off for volunteering and much more.