Senior Communications Officer, PUBLIC LAW PROJECT

Overview

Senior Communications Officer, PUBLIC LAW PROJECT. Reporting to the Communications and Engagement Director, this role focuses on supporting and building PLP’s external profile and audience engagement. You’ll be responsible for building relationships with journalists and securing media coverage, day-to-day content creation and the development of our digital channels. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, as well as partners and clients, to ensure our communications are timely, inclusive, and impactful. This is an exciting time to join the team as PLP has launched a bold new strategy that envisages a strategic role for external communications and a refreshed visual identity and narrative.Since 1990, Public Law Project has held power to account through key legal challenges. PLP’s recent work includes challenging the government’s Rwanda immigration policy, securing justice for the Windrush generation, and scrutinising the use of AI in public decision-making. Our work is highly respected and deeply valued across the legal and social justice sectors. To continue tackling the most pressing legal injustices of our time, we aim to increase our reach and engagement with key audiences (policy makers, the legal community and civil society organisations) to amplify our influence and impact.Responsibilities

A creative storyteller: translate complex legal and policy issues into compelling content that engages and inspires, with strong news judgement and storytelling ability.A collaborative colleague: work across teams with colleagues at all levels and with external partners and clients.Organised and determined: excellent project management; develop plans and execute them effectively.Commitment to equity: align with PLP’s commitment to understand and address the effects of discrimination in all work, both external and internal.Requirements / Qualifications

Experience in media relations and content creation for diverse audiences.Ability to translate complex legal and policy issues into accessible, engaging communications.Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work with partners and clients.Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.We’re an equal opportunity employer and, as part of our commitment to recruit fairly, use anonymised-selection processes until interview and offer additional interview opportunities to the highest-scoring candidates from under-represented communities, with tie-breaker provisions at all stages of the selection ..... full job details .....