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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p>GambleAware is the leading commissioner of prevention and treatment services for gambling harms in Great Britain, and is working towards a vision of a society safe from gambling harms. We are an independent charity guided by a Board of trustees, the majority of whom work in the health sector.</p>
<p>The Senior Media Officer is responsible for developing and implementing all external and internal GambleAware communications and engagement. This is a manager level role, and you will be expected to lead on the development of content across the organisation, including news announcements and social media content. You will also work closely with the campaigns team to support the delivery of specific public health campaigns and activity related to our programmes of work to help raise awareness of gambling harms.</p>
<p><strong>Key accountabilities</strong></p>
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<li>You will promote GambleAware’s key messages and outputs on priority projects and programmes, and also manage the organisation’s reputation with the media and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>You will use a wide range of media channels, with a strong focus on digital and social channels, to engage and build strong relationships with external stakeholders.</li>
<li>You will lead on crafting GambleAware’s narrative and messages, and will engage with both national and local government, as well as businesses, charities, the NHS and other external stakeholders.</li>
<li>You will build relationships with the media and will project manage and plan to ensure our key messages land accurately and reach the right people through the right channels.</li>
<li>You will be a capable and experienced leader and will have the opportunity to manage a member of the communications teams.</li>
<li>You will take a strategic approach to providing expert communications advice; and possess excellent news sense.</li>
<li>You will also have a solid understanding of the political landscape and how policy or political developments may impact GambleAware.</li>
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<p>Please see the full job description for further information.</p>
<p><strong>Equal opportunities </strong></p>
<p>GambleAware is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity, work-life balance and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all staff and job applicants.</p>
<p>We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application process. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact us.</p>
<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>
<p>Please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter (up to two pages).</p>
<p>Your cover letter should set out your interest in the role and how you meet the essential requirements in relation to the accountabilities and responsibilities for the role. </p>