PR and Public Figures Relations Manager

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Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a PR and Public figures relations Manager to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester We have exciting opportunities that is open to anyone wanting an hourly or a 1-year fixed-term contract. In return, you will receive a competitive annual salary of £43,000 depending on your experience. This is a full time in office role.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As PR and Public Figures relations Manager, the successful candidate will play an integral role in developing and executing strategic public relations initiatives to enhance the organization's image and foster strong relationships with public figures, media outlets, and key stakeholders. This role involves crafting communication strategies, managing media relationships, and producing high-quality content to effectively convey our mission and values. To act as a spokesperson for the organisation and to promote HA's public and online image through seeking opportunities for positive press attention, and mitigate and defend against negative coverage, to safeguard HA's reputation

We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role.

Key duties and responsibilities of the PR and Public Figures relations Manager:

• Increase positive media and online coverage for HA and minimise negative press.
• Deliver press and public affairs/campaigns activity to promote the importance of communicate the above our essential work.
• Increase engagement with Public figures and influencers.
• Represent Human Appeal at various events to identify lobbying opportunities for Human Appeal
• Increase public appearances of yourself or other the organisation's spokes people

What we're looking for in our PR and Public Figures relations Manager:

• Ideally degree-educated in a relevant field (Media)
• Previous 2-4 years' experience in media, media strategy
• Experience in using MS Office Suite and social media savvy.
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Additional languages such as Arabic, Urdu are desirable
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the international development sector

This would be an ideal role for an experienced PR and Public Figures Relations Manager looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click 'apply' today to become ourPR and Public Figures relations Manager we would love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time.

A Little Bit About Human Appeal...

We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5 on Glassdoor! Here's why:

What our CEO Says:

"We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity"

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

What our Staff Say:

"At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!"

Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager

"I have been working at Human Appeal for many years! I believe in the cause we are working for. I believe in the charity sector and I believe in the reward we get for helping our fellow human beings in desperate need"

Insaf, Finance Lead

"Working as a fundraiser, every day is different. It can be challenging, but when you're working tirelessly and raising funds to help those in need, it's an amazing feeling"

Adnan, Fundraising Coordinator

"I saw an opportunity to assist in helping people across the world with the excellent work Human Appeal carries out. I enjoy working with so many talented people in a fast-moving environment"

Our Greatest Achievements Include:

• Safeguarding bright futures for more than 22,000 vulnerable orphans in 9 countries. Our one-to-one sponsorship programme has a built-in school attendance requirement while covering the cost of food, housing, medical care, and learning materials
• Pioneering technologically innovative infrastructure projects in Pakistan, like designing and building a 25-km embankment on the Chenab River in Pakistan. Protecting an entire community from being washed away, the embankment has held back the floods each year, including Pakistan's worst flooding in a decade during its last monsoon season
• Protecting the health of mothers and their children in war-torn Syria by running the only free maternity hospital in Idlib, Syria. By offering free medical care to vulnerable mothers and children, our staff at Al Imaan Hospital providing life-saving care to 100,000 patients every year
• Quenching the thirst for the 2 million residents of the Gaza Strip by working with UNOCHA to purify Gaza's water network. And now, our newest project involves building a large-scale desalination plant to provide daily access to clean water for 60,000 people across Gaza
• Recovering lost livelihoods for vulnerable farmers in Gaza by planting 80,000 olive trees since 1991. The farming project provides each farmer with 30-40 prime olive trees so they can establish a vibrant, sustainable crop that yields not just food but income for generations
• Restoring safe and secure residential spaces in Syria, like the construction of a new town with 1,000 newly constructed homes in Al Zahoor

COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY - click 'apply' today!