External Relations & Communications Lead

HRUC; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A merged College Group in the United Kingdom seeks an External Relations Officer to enhance its reputation and visibility. The role involves developing communication strategies, creating engaging content, and building relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in media or PR, alongside relevant work experience. Key responsibilities include managing external communications and leading the press office. This role is based across campuses in Harrow, Richmond, or Uxbridge with travel required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in external relations or a press office role.
• Good judgement with awareness of reputational risk.
• Strong writing skills for impactful stories.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Existing relationships with local media preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging news for external communications.
• Support delivery of key events to enhance visibility.
• Establish a pipeline of news stories for enrollment.
• Devise and deliver an external communications plan.
• Develop the HRUC press office.

Skills

Media qualifications

Public relations experience

Storytelling ability

Relationship building

Media relationships

Education

Qualifications in media, PR or journalism

Job description

A merged College Group in the United Kingdom seeks an External Relations Officer to enhance its reputation and visibility. The role involves developing communication strategies, creating engaging content, and building relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in media or PR, alongside relevant work experience. Key responsibilities include managing external communications and leading the press office. This role is based across campuses in Harrow, Richmond, or Uxbridge with travel required.