Head of PR

We’re excited to be supporting a national children’s charity in the search for a new Head of PR to lead their public relations strategy at a time of significant growth and brand transformation, in Staffordshire, in the UK.

This is a unique opportunity to take the reins of an ambitious PR function, supporting both service-led and high-profile fundraising communications – including a flagship gala event that has welcomed some of the world’s biggest names in entertainment.

You’ll shape and deliver an insight-led PR strategy that elevates brand awareness, enhances thought leadership around disability and neurodivergence, and secures meaningful national media coverage. You’ll also manage external PR agencies and work closely with senior leadership on proactive and reactive media relations.

The ideal candidate will have:

A strong track record of securing impactful press coverage within the charity sector Excellent media relations and copywriting skills Experience managing PR strategies across complex, sensitive or purpose-driven organisations Confidence handling media interviews and a proactive approach to thought leadership If you're a strategic PR professional in the charity sector, looking to make a genuine difference while working with a passionate, forward-thinking team — we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Hybrid- 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH. The charity is based in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire.

Salary: £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hrs), part-time considered 4 days a week.

Applications for the Head of PR will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information, please apply now!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.