External Relations Officer

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an External Relations Officer to enhance their external presence. This role involves leading communication strategies, fostering relationships, and supporting key events to promote the organization. Candidates should have qualifications in media or PR and experience in external relations. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £33,621, along with generous benefits including a pension contribution of 20%, hybrid working, and 29 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension contribution of 20%

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Qualifications

• Qualifications in media, PR, or journalism are required.
• Previous experience in external relations or press office role is essential.
• Ability to write outstanding and impactful stories is necessary.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with media is crucial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Media qualifications

External relations experience

Public relations principles

Story writing

Relationship building

Local media connections

Education

Qualifications in media, PR or journalism

Job description

We are looking for an External Relations Officer to join a leading education provider based in West London.

This person will strengthen external presence and its growing, wider reputation.

You will lead the way in building vibrant communication channels, developing engaging content, and fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

Client Details

Leading education provider

Description

Working with stakeholders to develop engaging news and announcements for a range of external communications channels.

Supporting with the delivery of key events that enhance the visibility of the organisation, and its engagement with external stakeholders.

Supporting potential enrolment by establishing a positive pipeline of news stories and content by working closely with students, schools, and curriculum staff.

Helping devise and deliver an external communications plan and any associated campaigns.

Leading in the development of the press office.

Profile

• Qualifications in media, PR or journalism
• Previous experience in external relations or a press office role
• Good judgement and awareness of reputational risk, and the principles of public relations
• Ability to write outstanding and impactful stories; able to translate complex information and data into content for media releases and social media
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders
• Existing relationships with local and or sector media, or a proven ability to cultivate positive relationships with journalists

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to £33,621.00.
• Generous pension contribution of 20%.
• 29 days annual leave, Christmas leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 working from home.