PR and Communications Manager

Nescot; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Communications Manager to lead its communications function. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a strong grasp of digital trends, and experience in leading teams. Responsibilities include ensuring consistent messaging across channels and collaborating with different departments. This role offers various benefits such as a discounted gym membership and free online qualifications. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, reflecting inclusivity.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Blue Light Discount

Free parking on-site

Free online qualifications

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Strong grasp of media trends.
• Experience in leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the communications function for internal and external messages.
• Collaborate with marketing and curriculum departments.
• Enhance stakeholder engagement through professional communication.

Skills

Confident communicator

Digital communications

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Job description

Communications Manager

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Nescot is recognised as the Employer of the year at the Surrey Business Awards 2024 and offers a wide range of benefits and wellbeing activities to staff.

What we are looking for

• Confident communicator with exceptional written and verbal skills, capable of translating complex information into clear, compelling messages that resonate across diverse stakeholder groups and aligns with Nescot s culture and values.
• A strong grasp of digital communications, analytics, and media trends, along with sound strategic judgment to advise senior leaders and managers on communications and sensitive or high-profile issues.
• Experience leading or developing small teams and a collaborative mindset that enables you to build strong relationships across departments and levels.
• Experience of working within the Further Education sector is desirable, but not essential.

Duties/responsibilities

• Lead Nescot s communications function, ensuring clear, engaging, and consistent messaging across all internal and external channels
• Work closely with the marketing team, curriculum departments, and the College Leadership Team (CLT)
• Establish and lead a professional communications function that supports collaboration, enhances visibility, and strengthens stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Blue Light Discount
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site
• Eye care voucher

Nescot is graded Good by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed , and benefit from highly supportive relationships with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place an effective policy for safer recruitment.

At Nescot, we re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

This college is a smoke-free campus smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

Closing date 9th January 2026

Interview date 21st January 2026