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The Media Manager will lead the press office and develop media relations strategies to secure high-impact coverage for humanitarian emergencies. They will act as the primary point of contact for media enquiries and advise senior leadership on reputation management.
The role requires an outstanding communicator with excellent writing skills and a deep understanding of the UK media landscape. Candidates must be able to work under pressure and demonstrate the confidence to advise senior leaders on media engagement.
Role: Media Manager
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Up to £42,440 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience) with additional uplift applicable during deployment.
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (hybrid working) with an expectation of approximately 15% international travel/deployment, as required by UK-Med.
Want to put humanitarian crises on the front pages and shape the global conversation when it matters the most?
UK-Med is looking for an exceptional Media Manager to lead our press office and secure high-impact media coverage that brings the realities of humanitarian emergencies to audiences across the UK and beyond. UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years
towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
In the past 12 months, UK-Med has attracted significant media attention for our emergency responses in Gaza, Ukraine and around the world. Our work has featured as the lead story on BBC News at Six and Ten, across national and regional television and radio, on the front pages of national newspapers, on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, and in leading UK and international media outlets.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Fundraising & Communications team at a pivotal moment in UK-Med’s growth and reputation as the UK’s official Emergency Medical Team. As Media Manager, you will lead our media relations strategy, build strong relationships with journalists, identify opportunities to raise our profile, and ensure our stories reach the audiences that matter.
This is a high-profile role in a fast-paced, creative team where no two days are the same. You'll thrive under pressure, exercise sound judgement, and respond confidently to breaking news and media enquiries while helping colleagues tell powerful stories from some of the world's most challenging humanitarian crises.
You will lead the Press Office, acting as the first point of contact for media enquiries and ensuring requests are managed quickly, professionally and directed to the appropriate spokesperson.
We're looking for an outstanding communicator with excellent writing skills, a strong understanding of the UK media landscape, and the confidence to advise senior leaders and colleagues at every level on media engagement and reputation.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Media Manager before applying.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) below. Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification.
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 4th of September 2026.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
Our vision is a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
UK-Med is a frontline, medical, humanitarian organisation. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit. Our register has hundreds of NHS medics and other non-health humanitarians who are rigorously trained for emergencies. We’re on-call to get to disaster zones at 24 hours’ notice and save lives. With crises becoming more frequent and severe, we help communities get ready for future emergencies and we make sure that what we learn is shared, so people across the world can get the best care.
Offices: 3rd floor, Kings Court, 2-4 Exchange Street, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, North West M2 7HA, GB
Our vision is a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
UK-Med is a frontline, medical, humanitarian organisation. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit. Our register has hundreds of NHS medics and other non-health humanitarians who are rigorously trained for emergencies. We’re on-call to get to disaster zones at 24 hours’ notice and save lives. With crises becoming more frequent and severe, we help communities get ready for future emergencies and we make sure that what we learn is shared, so people across the world can get the best care.
Offices: 3rd floor, Kings Court, 2-4 Exchange Street, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, North West M2 7HA, GB
