Media assistant

Media and Campaigns Assistant – BPAS | £31,199–£34,608 | Hybrid London

Job Overview

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is hiring a Media and Campaigns Assistant to support its media relations, campaigning, communications, supporter engagement and fundraising activities.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering 36 hours per week, with a hybrid working arrangement: 4 days from home and 1 day per week from the London office.

Job Details

• Job Title: Media and Campaigns Assistant
• Employer: British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
• Salary: £31,199–£34,608 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid
• Home Working: 4 days per week
• Office: 1 day per week
• Location: 10 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ
• Closing Date: 2 September 2026
• Interview: Week commencing 14 September 2026
• Reference: B0201-HO-MCA-36-1
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available
• Right to Work: Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK

Working Hours

• Monday–Thursday: 09:00–17:00
• Friday: 09:00–15:30

The role is primarily home-based, with one day per week working from the BPAS London office.

About the Role

The Media and Campaigns Assistant will provide operational and administrative support across media relations, campaign delivery, supporter engagement and fundraising administration.

The role provides an opportunity to develop experience in communications, campaigning, media relations, fundraising, supporter engagement and digital communications.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the press office.
• Monitor media activity.
• Maintain media contacts, supporter records and campaign databases.
• Build, schedule and analyse email campaigns using Mailchimp.
• Support audience segmentation and A/B testing.
• Support campaign planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Assist with campaign events and supporter engagement.
• Work across Communications, Campaigns, Advocacy and Fundraising.
• Monitor campaign and fundraising performance.
• Produce reports and insights.
• Respond to donor enquiries.
• Support supporter care and stewardship.
• Provide administrative support for fundraising initiatives.
• Support wider team activities.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should have experience in communications, campaigning, media, fundraising or supporter engagement, together with professional administrative experience.

You should have:

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Confidence using digital communications tools.
• Experience with databases and email platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to analyse information and produce clear reports.
• A proactive and flexible approach.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Understanding of media, campaigning and supporter engagement.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of media, campaigning and supporter engagement.
• Understanding of women’s reproductive rights and the wider policy landscape.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to draft clear, engaging and accurate external content.

Essential Experience

• Experience in communications, campaigning, media, fundraising or supporter engagement.
• Experience providing administrative support in a professional environment.
• Confidence using email platforms, databases and social media scheduling systems.

Desirable Experience

• Mailchimp.
• CRM systems.
• Social media platforms.
• Digital communications.
• Women’s, health, charity or human rights sectors.
• Press office support.
• Campaign delivery.

Qualifications

Applicants should be educated to relevant degree, NVQ, HNC, HND or foundation degree level, or have equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

BPAS states that benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Life assurance at 3 times salary.
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• 24/7 GP access.
• MyMindPal mental fitness app.
• 24/7 counselling support.
• Online discounts.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Other lifestyle benefits.
• Family-friendly policies.

About BPAS

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK’s largest independent reproductive healthcare charity.

The organisation provides evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare and works mainly on behalf of the NHS.

Important Eligibility Information

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

BPAS is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Applicants must also meet BPAS’s stated values and eligibility requirements.

How to Apply

Do NOT apply through NHS Jobs.

To apply, email:

recruitment@bpas.org

Use the reference:

MCA

Your application must include:

CV: Include education, professional qualifications, full employment history, contact numbers and email address.

Cover Letter: Answer both questions:

1. Why have you applied for this role?
2. Do you support a woman’s right to choose abortion? How do you feel about patients returning multiple times?

Application Deadline

2 September 2026

BPAS may close the vacancy early if a high number of suitable applications are received.

Interview

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 14 September 2026.

References and Pre-Employment Checks

Employment offers are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving previous employment and details of any employment gaps.

Job Location

10 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ, United Kingdom

Working arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days from home and 1 day from the London office.

Employer Contact

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

BPAS Recruitment Team
Email: recruitment@bpas.org

Important: Applications should be sent directly to recruitment@bpas.org using reference MCA. Do not apply through NHS Jobs.

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