Media Relations Manager | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | UHCW NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7852444/218-AC-B6-7852444 |
Summary
A rare opportunity to manage media relations for a high-profile NHS Trust.
We are seeking a highly motivated, creative and inspirational Media Relations Manager to come and lead and develop our media relations service. An excellent story-teller and highly skilled communicator you will have a proven track record of leading a media relations service, whilst delivering highly effective communication and engagement strategies which are purposeful, data-driven and accessible. This includes managing crisis communications and our response to issues and incidents.
We are a values-led organisation and are looking for someone who can build relationships at pace, internally and externally, whilst being a champion for the communications.
To support the operational services for two hospitals and community services, the communications team members are required to be on site four days per week with maximum of one day working remotely.
An effective media relations manager advertisement should outline key responsibilities like developing PR strategies, building media relationships, crafting compelling stories, and managing crisis communications to ensure positive media coverage. It must also list required qualifications, such as proven experience in PR and communications, strong digital and social media skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and the capacity to work with various internal and external stakeholders.
The NHS is one of the best known, most treasured and trusted brands in the world. We are seeking a Media Relations Manager who is looking for a challenging role that will really make a difference to over a million patients and more than 10,500 staff by leading and further developing the media function within the Communications team.
No two days are the same in our hospitals. As our Media Relations Manager the work you do will help enhance our reputation and you will take centre stage in helping shape and sell our stories. We do a large amount of work with TV, radio and social media.
Your knowledge and expertise will provide wise counsel when needed and you will build and sustain long-lasting relationships with local, regional and national publications to help us inform and educate our communities.
We are looking for someone who is not afraid of working under pressure, is used to acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on media issues and has a passion for delivering high quality media communications as part of a forward thinking, dynamic team. We work very closely with other NHS organisations, local authorities and our two University partners, Coventry University and Warwick University, who have supplied our undergraduate and post graduate work placements.
Please be advised interviews are planned for either 26th or 27th March.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Media Relations – our hospitals and services are always in the media spotlight and the Media Relations Manager helps to support and manage our reputation and relationships with all forms of media including local, healthcare trade, national and increasingly international media for some of our research work.
Social Media – we actively engage with our patients and communities across social media and digital platforms. Linking closely to our media activity, the Media Relations Manager will help develop and plan content from operational activities and help make connections to deliver integrated communications.
Digital media– our website pages are often our first touchpoint and it is vital that our information is up to date. Working with clinical colleagues, the Media Relations Manager role will help us maintain a credible online presence and deliver improvements with our website supplier on time.
For further details please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Mar 2026