Press Officer

The Communications and Corporate Affairs (CCA) Directorate at Transport for London (TfL) is looking for a creative and proactive Press Officer to join the team. As a well-known and much-loved heritage brand, public and political scrutiny of TfL is always high, and no two days in the Press Office are the same.

Requirements

• Proven sustained experience and success in planning, co-ordinating and delivering PR campaigns for a range of audiences and writing for large audiences.
• At least a year’s experience in a busy and high-profile media environment, and of handling questioning from journalists on deadline.
• A good knowledge of the media landscape and knowledge of current PR techniques, including best practice of visual and copy-led media.
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills.
• The talent to create compelling PR campaigns, news stories and visual content
• The flexibility to work collaboratively, prioritise own workload, react to fast-paced events and the judgement to escalate issues when needed.
• The ability to form effective relationships with a broad range of people, including operational staff, policy officials, senior management and media.
• An awareness of the relationship between TfL and the Greater London Authority (GLA) and TfL in the wider political context.

Benefits

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow.
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel