Junior Public Relations and Public Affairs Officer

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant and progressive university for a Junior PR and Public Affairs Officer. This full-time role involves working closely with various teams to enhance the university's reputation through strategic media engagement and policy development. You'll be at the forefront of promoting research and events while building essential relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong copywriting and editing skills, along with a keen interest in news and politics. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a significant impact in the public realm.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field required for this role.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Raise public awareness and develop relationships with political stakeholders.
• Generate media coverage and create news items.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Proofreading

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Media Engagement

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Junior Public Relations and Public Affairs Officer, London

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Client:

University of Westminster

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working, with flexibility around time spent working from home and on campus.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior PR and Public Affairs Officer to join our busy Corporate Communications and Public Affairs team.

The aim of this role is to raise the profile and enhance the reputation of the University of Westminster through policy and media engagement.

You will work closely with various teams across the University, including academics, promoting research, students, alumni, and other partners and stakeholders.

You will assist with dissemination and monitoring of PR and PA projects, campaigns, student recruitment efforts, and reputation enhancement in key areas.

Your responsibilities include raising public awareness, developing relationships with political stakeholders, generating media coverage, creating news items, responding to media inquiries, identifying expert comment opportunities, sharing engagement activities, promoting events, and running policy-focused events.

This role requires someone proactive and imaginative, capable of translating research into policy and news content, developing creative pitches, and building media and policy networks.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in a relevant field, possesses excellent copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills, and has an interest in news and politics.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills are essential, along with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple requests while maintaining quality. Attention to detail and rapport-building skills are also key.

You will work with a professional, dynamic, and supportive team in a vibrant and progressive university environment.