PR and Communications Manager

Nescot; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Communications Manager to lead their communications function. The role involves ensuring clear and engaging messaging internally and externally, collaborating closely with various teams, and developing strong stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional communication skills and experience in leading teams. The position also offers a range of benefits, including on-site facilities and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Eye care voucher

Blue Light Discount

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal skills to communicate clearly across various stakeholders.
• Sound strategic judgment for advising on communications and high-profile issues.
• Experience leading teams and developing relationships across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the communications function for clear, consistent messaging.
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams.
• Enhance stakeholder engagement and visibility.

Skills

Confident communicator

Digital communications understanding

Team leadership

Collaborative mindset

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