Media and Communications Officer

This is a senior communications role responsible for delivering proactive media and external communications, managing reputational risk, and supporting strategic engagement with key stakeholders. 

Working closely with the Head of Communications and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead integrated communications campaigns, manage media relationships, and provide high‑quality advice on sensitive or high‑profile issues. 

• Deliver integrated communications campaigns promoting City Bridge Foundation’s funding, partnerships and impact 
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including local, regional and national media, securing positive coverage and thought leadership 
• Lead major external announcements, drafting briefings, Q&As and reactive media lines 
• Identify and manage reputational and communications risks, including crisis communications planning 
• Provide strategic advice on sensitive issues and high‑risk decisions 
• Oversee ethical case studies and storytelling activity 
• Support internal communications to keep colleagues and members informed and engaged 
• Act as brand guardian across publications and digital channels 
• Manage communications budgets and external suppliers where required 

You will be a confident, experienced communications professional with: 

• Experience in the charity, public or social impact sector
• A strong understanding of the UK’s voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and/​or philanthropy landscape
• Proven media relations and reputation management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and sound judgement
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a visible role in one of London’s most influential charitable foundations, contributing to work that makes a real difference across Greater London. 

City Bridge Foundation and its trustee the City of London Corporation are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. 

Interviews are likely be held in the week commencing Monday, 27 July 2026 (provisional) .

To learn more, please visit the City of London Corporation’s application portal, where you can download more information and complete an application.

Apply by midday on 11.59pm on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.