Media Officer

This role sits at the heart of the British Library's press team. The Media Officer will support the team in developing media campaigns to publicise the Library's activities, news and events, while also handling reputational issues with care and sensitivity. The post holder will lead on the management of filming opportunities at the Library and will work closely with journalists in the national, local and specialist media.

The successful candidate will have experience of working within a busy press office and delivering media campaigns, combined with an understanding of and passion for the Library's core values and purposes. They will possess excellent communication skills and a demonstrable ability to work effectively as part of a team.

The British Library is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from those from diverse backgrounds, including disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ people, as these groups are underrepresented in our organisation at this level in this area.

As one of the world's great libraries, our duty is to preserve the nation's intellectual memory for the future and make it available to all for research, inspiration and enjoyment. At present, we have well over 170 million items, in most known languages, with three million new items added every year. We have manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, prints and drawings, music scores, and patents. We make our collections and programmes available to all. We operate the world's largest document delivery service providing millions of items a year to customers all over the world. What matters to us is that we preserve the national memory and enable knowledge to be created both now and in the future by anyone, anywhere.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and a number of excellent benefits. Our pension scheme is one of the most valuable benefits we offer, as our staff can become members of the Alpha Pension Scheme where the Library contributes a minimum of 28.97% (this may be higher dependant on grade). Another significant benefit the Library provides is the provision of a flexible working hours scheme which could allow you to work your hours flexibly over the week and to take up to 5 days flexi leave in a 3 month period. This is on top of 25 days holiday from entry and public and privilege holidays.
Closing date: 21 October 2024
Interview date: 30 & 31 October 2024
We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role, as it does not meet the eligibility criteria required for this immigration route.
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