Press Officer

Founded in 1681 by King Charles II, the Royal Hospital Chelsea has stood for centuries as a national symbol of gratitude to the soldiers who have served our country, and is home to the iconic Chelsea Pensioners. Today, the Hospital''s role remains to ensure that those who have served are always supported. We are now looking for a proactive and creative Press Officer to support the delivery of our press and media, helping bring the stories of the Chelsea Pensioners to life and ensuring they reach audiences across local, regional and national media. If you''re an excellent writer with a strong news instinct, some experience in PR or journalism, and a desire to work with meaningful, human stories - this could be the role for you. Where you fit in You''ll join an ambitious Development, Marketing and Communications team focused on raising the Royal Hospital''s profile, increasing fundraising income, and building new audiences through compelling, emotive storytelling. Supporting the Communications and PR Manager, you''ll play a key role in delivering an ''always-on'' press office, ensuring our stories land where they matter and contribute to organisational objectives. What you''ll be doing You''ll support the delivery of proactive and reactive PR activity, helping to generate consistent coverage and maintain strong media relationships. You will: Support the delivery of ''always-on'' PR, securing regular local and national coverage Manage the observance calendar to identify ..... full job details .....