Campaigns and Media Manager at Catch22

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. Firstly, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Sitting within Catch22’s Communications Team, based upon our communications strategy, you will lead the development and delivery of Catch22’s core campaigns and manage media relations. This role is key to ensuring that our work is visible, our voice is heard, and our reform agenda is pushed forward.

You’ll oversee a small number of high-impact, purpose-driven campaigns each year, aligned with the business strategy and our Public Service Reform Agenda. You’ll also manage our press/media engagement – developing relationships with journalists, responding to national media enquiries, and supporting regional outreach through the communications team.

In addition, you will ensure our public events, roundtables, and campaign moments are well-planned and effectively delivered.

For further information on the main duties and accountabilities, please download the job description and personal specification.

We are looking for someone who:

• is able to form strong working relationships with Catch22 staff and external partners
• has proven experience in managing high-profile cross-organisational campaigns from strategy to delivery
• has strong knowledge of the UK media landscape, with experience handling national press/media relations.
• has excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages and respond quickly to press opportunities
• has excellent project management skills
• has experience working on social change or reform-based campaigns, and 
• is confident in managing stakeholders and collaborating across teams.

Further information on the qualifications, knowledge, experience, skills and abilities that we are looking for can be found in the job description and person specification.

Salary: £37,500 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 20th October 2025

Location: This role is based out of the Catch22 Head Office in London (27 Pear Tree Street). Frequent travel to London will be needed: the successful candidate will need to be in the office, or in-person meetings, at least one day per week or as is required for your responsibilities. The remaining days can be worked flexibly.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.