Junior Public Relations Officer

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Junior Public Relations Officer to enhance public awareness and support for their mission. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while working alongside a passionate team in a flexible environment. You will be the first point of contact for media inquiries, manage records of media interactions, and assist in organizing impactful events. With excellent writing and interpersonal skills, you will thrive in a role that makes a real difference in the community. Join this dynamic team and kick-start your career in public relations!

Benefits

28 days' paid holiday

Generous pension contributions

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Development courses

Opportunities to volunteer

Travel loans

Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Effective interpersonal abilities to engage with journalists.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of PR and media initiatives.
• Manage relationships with press office system suppliers.

Skills

Writing Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

Job Title: Junior Public Relations Officer

Are you eager to kick-start your career in public relations within a meaningful and impactful organisation? We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Junior Public Relations Officer to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will contribute to enhancing public awareness and support for our mission by assisting in the coordination and execution of various PR and media initiatives.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

As part of our Public Relations team, you will be the first point of contact for media enquiries, ensuring timely and appropriate responses in collaboration with national and regional PR colleagues. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records of media interactions, facilitating smooth handovers of complex enquiries to senior team members, and managing relationships with our press office system suppliers. Additionally, you will support the team with financial processes, such as handling purchase orders and expenses, and assist in organising events that promote our mission and campaigns.

To succeed in this position, you should possess excellent writing skills tailored to diverse audiences, effective interpersonal abilities to engage with journalists and stakeholders, and strong organisational capabilities to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. A proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with a keen understanding of the media landscape, will enable you to identify and leverage opportunities that align with our marketing objectives.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact the community. You will work alongside a supportive and passionate team, gaining invaluable experience in public relations within the charitable sector.

You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for remote working, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with a minimum expectation of two days/week face-to-face at the hub.

Employee benefits include:

• 28 days' paid holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with an optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
• Flexible working options, depending on your role
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling, financial, and legal advice
• Courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more

For detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and society at large. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough strong applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

If you require the job advert or description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.