Public Affairs and Media Officer £37,264 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits London WC1 and home-based - hybrid working (minimum 40% in the office) 35 hours per week, full-time Fixed Term Contract to 27 November 2026 The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a confident and proactive Public Affairs and Media Officer to join our Media and Public Affairs team at an exciting time for child health policy and advocacy. This is a varied and high-impact role at the heart of our influencing work. You will help shape and deliver campaigns that call on decision-makers to strengthen the child health workforce and services, tackle child health inequalities across the UK, and protect children''s rights. You will support the College''s public affairs, campaigning and media activity; ensuring paediatricians'' voices are heard where they matter most. As Public Affairs and Media Officer, you will monitor political and media developments, identify opportunities to influence parliamentarians and stakeholders, and provide high-quality briefings and communications content to support our advocacy priorities. You will work collaboratively across the College, including with colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, to deliver coordinated, UK-wide influencing activity. The role also includes supporting the day-to-day management of the RCPCH press office, drafting press materials, leading media monitoring, and contributing to social media and digital campaigning ..... full job details .....