Media Officer

In the Department of Health and Social Care, we are proud of our purpose - to enable everyone to live more independent, healthier lives for longer. To achieve this, and create a great place to work, we have four values: we are inclusive, we constantly improve, we challenge, and we are agile. If this sounds like an environment you would like to work in, we would love to hear from you.

The award-winning DHSC Communications team is recognised for its work on crisis communications, evaluation, insight, and partnership working.

We are looking for media relations officers who are as comfortable briefing journalists and writing press releases as they are planning and delivering high-profile campaigns and producing occasional digital content. You'll be someone who can hit the ground running in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Applicants are required to have substantial, demonstrative experience working in either media, public relations, or other communications roles.

We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to diversity and inclusion, while ensuring candidates who apply through the Disability Confident Scheme requiring adjustments are supported during our recruitment process.

The roles are currently expected to continue beyond 31 March 2027. However, as part of the DHSC and NHSE integration programme, organisational structures and workforce requirements may change and this temporary arrangement may need to be brought to an end earlier by the Department. Applicants should also note that, notwithstanding the advertised end date, the role, team, reporting line and organisational structure may change beyond integration.

The HEO Media Officer role attracts a non-contractual Out of hours Duty Allowance of £5,000 per annum paid with the requirement that the role holder will be expected to work on the out of hours rota and undertake regular unsocial working such as but not restricted to morning rounds, evenings and weekends. The allowance is pensionable and subject to annual review.