External Relations & Communications Lead

HRUC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK college group is seeking an External Relations Officer to enhance their external presence and reputation. You will develop engaging content and foster relationships with key stakeholders. Your crucial role will involve building vibrant communication channels, collaborating on news stories, and delivering impactful events. The ideal candidate has qualifications in media, PR, or journalism and at least 3 years of experience. This position is based in London and will involve occasional travel to different campuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in external relations or press office role.
• Good judgement and awareness of reputational risk.
• Ability to write impactful stories and translate complex information.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging news and announcements for external communication.
• Support delivery of key events to enhance visibility.
• Establish a positive pipeline of stories for potential enrolment.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualifications in media, PR, or journalism

Job description

A leading UK college group is seeking an External Relations Officer to enhance their external presence and reputation. You will develop engaging content and foster relationships with key stakeholders. Your crucial role will involve building vibrant communication channels, collaborating on news stories, and delivering impactful events. The ideal candidate has qualifications in media, PR, or journalism and at least 3 years of experience. This position is based in London and will involve occasional travel to different campuses.