Strategic Public Affairs & Communications Officer

CIPFA Business Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international public financial management organization seeks an enthusiastic communications professional. This role involves media relations, writing high-quality content, and delivering key communications plans. Ideal candidates will have experience in media relations and possess skills to translate complex issues into engaging content. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for growth. Join us in connecting public money with social value.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Flexible 4-day working week

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in media relations.
• Proven ability to write concise, engaging copy on complex policy or technical issues, often to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of communications plans for key CIPFA priorities and campaigns.
• Deliver day‑to‑day media relations activity, including drafting press releases and opinion pieces.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists to support media engagement.
• Research, write and edit high‑quality content for communications.
• Contribute content to CIPFA’s external channels, including social media.
• Collaborate across teams to support integrated campaigns.
• Monitor media coverage and contribute to evaluation.
• Support internal communications including content planning.

Skills

Experience in media relations

Ability to write concise, engaging copy

Tools

Media monitoring platforms

Social media scheduling tools

Web content management systems

Job description

A leading international public financial management organization seeks an enthusiastic communications professional. This role involves media relations, writing high-quality content, and delivering key communications plans. Ideal candidates will have experience in media relations and possess skills to translate complex issues into engaging content. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for growth. Join us in connecting public money with social value.