Closing Date: 11 July 2025

Job Title: Public Affairs & Communications Manager

Working For: Muslim Council of Britain

Location: London

Salary: £40,000

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

• Develop, curate, and manage the weekly media and public affairs output grid, ensuring coordinated, timely, and strategic messaging across platforms.
• Write, edit, and manage all press communications – including proactive stories and reactive interventions – and build strong, strategic relationships with key journalists and editors.
• Design and deliver responsive programmes of work shaped by the political climate, including elections, policy changes, or public crises.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including politicians, parliamentary groupings, think tanks, academics, NGOs, and civil society actors.
• Support the development and implementation of effective advocacy strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Prepare high-quality, research-informed briefing documents for internal and external stakeholders, with particular focus on issues such as Islamophobia and socio-economic issues.
• Monitor political and media developments, providing timely intelligence and analysis to colleagues, and draft responses to parliamentary, government, or public consultations as appropriate.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders – including British Muslim communities – to strengthen understanding of Islamophobia and ensure alignment with MCB strategy.
• Manage and support members of the Public Affairs and Communications team, overseeing performance, development, and HR responsibilities.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organisation, giving media interviews and preparing others for public appearances and press engagements.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with budget allocations for communications and public affairs activities.
• Respond to ad hoc queries and correspondence, ensuring a timely and professional approach.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders on progress, outcomes, and recommendations.
• Carry out other duties as reasonably required by the line manager or in line with organisational priorities.

 

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

Interview/Start Dates

As soon as possible

Application Details

https://mcb.org.uk/careers/public-affairs-communications-manager/

Website: https://mcb.org.uk/