Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Build strong relationships with journalists and media outlets
- Deliver proactive and reactive media activity
- Create engaging content—press releases, op-eds, blogs, pitches and more
- Support campaigns that drive awareness of IOSH’s vision and policy positions
- Monitor media trends and spot opportunities for impact
- Work closely with digital, social and policy colleagues to ensure joined up communications
- Support the delivery of IOSH’s industry-leading member magazine
- Collaborate on the development of presentations and speeches for senior IOSH staff and volunteers to deliver at high-profile events
Requirements
- Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling and audience focused content.
- Proven ability to write strong press releases and translate complex information into engaging, newsworthy material.
- A strong news sense, with the ability to identify, shape and pitch compelling stories that capture media interest and generate positive coverage.
- Confidence in building effective relationships with journalists and media outlets, engaging with a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders.
- Comfortable liaising with and influencing staff and volunteers, ensuring they are well-briefed and remain aligned with key messages.
- Experience creating impactful content and supporting multi‑channel campaigns that drive engagement.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
- A proactive, collaborative mindset, with a willingness to contribute ideas and work across teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across multiple media channels.
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Benefits
- Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme, minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
- Individual performance related pay scheme
- Up to five paid volunteering days per year
- Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependent's wellbeing