Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!
You will influence change by putting the issues that matter most, both to Dimensions and to the people we support, on the public’s agenda.
You will help Dimensions to work towards our vision of better lives for more people by building relationships with key journalists so we can reach our target audiences more frequently and more impactfully.
Through your work, Dimensions will build on its reputation as an expert on sector issues, a good sector partner and an organisation dedicated to supporting people with lived experience to tell their own stories.
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held on the 25th March, face to face in London. The closing date of this role may close early depending on volume of applications.
About the role
Your main duties will include:
- To develop a media relations plan and co-ordinate public relations activity in line with Dimensions’ corporate priorities to ensure consistent messaging across PR, social media, and campaigns.
- To build strong, trusting relationships with journalists and producers with an interest in social care and related issues, fielding all media enquiries.
- To create content for press releases, byline articles and op-ed pieces by delivering newsworthy stories based on original data, personal stories and clear calls to action.
- To deliver a frequent roundup of news to key internal stakeholders, supporting internal sector awareness on issues and seeking resulting opportunities to project our voice on the issues that matter most to us.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
- Able to draft stories that generate headlines and communicate key messages as a result of strong relationships with journalists.
- Able to demonstrate extensive experience of designing, executing, and evaluating successful public relations campaigns on social affairs issues at both a local and national level.
- Possess exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong, demonstrable social media experience and impact.
The rewards
Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
- Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Qualification scheme
- Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
- Discounted health and dental cover
- Life Assurance
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
For more information visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers
Apply now
- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
- As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
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