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• London E
• Posted 9th Mar 2010
• Posted by: Hudson - Medical Protection Society
• Salary: 50000 GBP per annum + excellent benefits
• Job Type: Permanent
• Reference: 2237979
• This job has been viewed 130 times since it was posted.

Job Description

Communications Manager c. £50,000 + excellent benefits Central London

The Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world\'s leading indemnifier of health professionals. As a not-for-profit mutual organisation, MPS offers support to members with legal and ethical problems that arise from their professional practice. MPS has over 260,000 members in more than 40 countries around the world and has three offices in the UK; London, Leeds and Edinburgh.

The Communications Manager role is a pivotal role for our high performing Communications team. Working closely with the Head of Communications and Director of Communications and Policy, you will be responsible for overseeing all of our external relations activity, including public affairs. You will devise and deliver effective strategic engagement with the House of Commons and Lords, devolved bodies and the wider policy community including organisations representing doctors and dentists. You will also lead our media relations activity and proactively seek a higher and more consistent media profile, which will include overseeing the operation of the press office and provide guidance to members on liaising with the media. You will manage the External Relations team, along with a selection of PR and public affairs agencies.

We are looking for a talented media relations and public affairs professional, with a demonstrable track record of planning and executing external relations strategies. You must have strong management skills, including coaching and performance management. You will be extremely adept at managing the media, and have knowledge of national print and broadcast media. You must be passionate about politics and the media, and have a full understanding of the policy development process. A strong interest in health and legal policy, coupled with knowledge of the medical or legal press is highly desirable.

If you wish to apply please send your CV to our exclusively retained consultant, Gemma Boyd, at Hudson Marketing & Communications, at (see below). For a confidential discussion please call her.

All direct or third party applications will be forwarded to Hudson.

The closing date for applications is Friday 26th March. Interviews will be held week commencing 12th April.

Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV.

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