Media Officer (PR) : Vauxhall, London

Salary: £30,700

Location: Vauxhall, London

Our media relations team has a vital part to play in managing WaterAid's reputation and raising the organisation's profile in the UK and internationally.

In this exciting role you will work on generating media coverage for WaterAid’s wide range of fundraising and campaigning activities. You will:

• develop and implement PR strategies and plans
• build and maintain excellent relationships with key media players, journalists and broadcasters
• manage media relations with some of our key corporate partners
• lead on national fundraising events
• manage our reputation by handling calls from a wide range of media
• advise WaterAid colleagues on communicating through the media, both proactively and reactively
• work with one of our country programme regions to support their media work
• lead on high-profile media projects as required

This post may involve the opportunity to travel in support of our media activity and work with colleagues in our country programmes across Africa, Asia, Central America and the Pacific.

You will be creative and confident at communicating with strong verbal and writing skills. With masses of enthusiasm, you will have a real drive to make a difference.

WaterAid is entering an exciting new phase in its development with an ambitious six year global strategy and you will play a vital role in helping us to achieve our vision to ensure access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation for all.

If you would like more information and an application pack for this position, please download a recruitment pack ( Word 1320KB) and Equal opportunities monitoring form ( Word 26KB)

Please note, in order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date: 27 August 2012
1st interviews: W/c 3 September 2012
2nd Interviews: W/c 10 September 2012