Location
London (Hybrid position)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary with excellent benefits including pension, private healthcare, and share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching)

About the Role
At CGI, trusted communications shape reputation, influence markets, and strengthen client relationships. As a Media Relations Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering impactful external communications that support our business priorities and reinforce our position as a trusted transformation partner. You will work across business units and global teams to bring our stories to life, drive meaningful media engagement, and contribute to communications that showcase the value we deliver for clients and communities. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of high-profile activities, collaborate with experienced communications professionals, and help shape narratives that support CGI's continued growth and success. You will support the delivery of CGI's external communications strategy through planning, coordination, and execution of media relations activity. Working closely with Marketing Business Partners, communications specialists, business leaders, and the global media relations team, you will ensure media engagement aligns with business priorities, campaign objectives, and CGI's wider organisational narrative. Responsibilities include developing compelling content, coordinating stakeholder engagement, supporting crisis communications, and tracking performance. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile communications programmes in a collaborative environment that encourages initiative, creativity, and professional growth.

Experience
- Strong experience developing media-facing content including press releases, statements, and briefing materials
- Experience supporting or delivering media relations and PR activities
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder groups simultaneously
- Experience working with marketing, communications, business, or leadership teams
- Exposure to crisis communications or reputation management activities is desirable

About you
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities
- Creative, proactive, and able to take initiative
- Strong organisational and coordination skills including managing approvals and delivery plans

Qualifications
- Understanding of media relations best practices, PR processes, and the media landscape
- Ability to analyse media performance data and provide actionable insights
- Experience using digital and AI-enabled tools responsibly to support communications activity