PR and Communications Manager

Nescot College; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Epsom is seeking a Communications Lead to enhance stakeholder engagement and ensure consistent messaging across all channels. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, a strong understanding of digital media trends, and experience in leadership. The role offers various benefits, including gym access and free online qualifications. Applications are welcomed from individuals who share our inclusive culture.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Blue Light Discount

Free parking on site

Eye care voucher

Qualifications

• Confident communicator capable of translating complex information into clear messages.
• Strong grasp of media trends and sound strategic judgment for advising senior leaders.
• Experience in the Further Education sector is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the communications function ensuring consistent messaging across channels.
• Collaborate with marketing and curriculum departments for effective communication.
• Enhance visibility and stakeholder engagement through professional communications.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Digital communications proficiency

Leadership experience

Collaborative mindset

Job description

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 align 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