Communications Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization is looking for a Communications Officer to enhance its communication strategies. The role involves planning and delivering internal and external communications, engaging in media relations, and optimizing social media content. Ideal candidates should possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant, supportive team during an exciting period in the organization's development.

Qualifications

• Have outstanding verbal and written skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Organized and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of internal and external communications strategies.
• Plan, write, and disseminate various communications.
• Lead on media relations activities.
• Advise on communications and PR solutions.
• Support social media activities to optimize engagement.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills

Outstanding verbal and written skills

Strong attention to detail

Project management

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent writing skills for communications and PR

Job description

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join Luminate Education Group. You will be part of a dynamic communications team; you will be central to achieving our communication objectives. You will excel in a fast-paced environment, engaging in a wide variety of activities, including internal and external communications, media relations, public affairs, and social media.

Interviews will be held in January 2026.

What You Will Do

• Supporting with the delivery of our internal and external communications strategies across the FE and HE institutions and for Luminate Education Group.
• Planning, writing and disseminating a variety of communications for both internal and external audiences.
• Working closely with members of the Communications team to lead on media relations activities for the FE colleges, HE and Luminate, including writing press releases, opinion and thought pieces, statements, quotes and articles.
• Advising on communications and PR solutions, while taking a lead on proactive idea generation and implementation.
• Supporting with social media activities to ensure all communications are correctly shared and online engagement is optimised.
• Supporting with stakeholder engagement activities across Luminate Education Group, including public affairs and lobbying work.

About You

• Have outstanding verbal and written skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and drive multiple projects while balancing expectations.
• Be able to manage expectations with both internal and external audiences.
• Be organised and able to work under pressure.
• Have excellent writing skills for communications and PR purposes.