PR and Faculty Communications Officer

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex University is seeking a PR & Faculty Communications Officer to partner with MDX Studios in the Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries. You will deliver engaging editorial features, media articles and digital-first content to showcase academic excellence, research impact and student experience.

We value a skilled writer with newsroom instincts, capable of advising senior leaders and balancing competing priorities to drive positive change in our inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in PR, journalism, or corporate communications.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with ability to adapt content for different platforms.
• Experience in a busy press office or journalism is desirable.
• Interest in higher education and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop editorial features, media articles and digital-first content to showcase academic excellence, research impact, student experience and societal contribution.
• Enhance the University's brand and reputation through engaging, high-quality written content.
• Advise senior leaders and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

PR & Faculty Communications Officer

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About Middlesex University

We exist to transform our students' lives and strengthen local communities at our campuses in north London, Dubai and Mauritius. With nearly £1 billion annual economic impact in the UK and 98% of our London students from underrepresented backgrounds, we prove that our excellent, multi-disciplinary education can drive genuine social change. We make a significant and measurable impact. From training the healthcare workforce keeping London healthy to supporting creative industries shaping global culture, our work serves our communities and creates opportunities for all. It's about the achievements of our students, alumni and staff and the successful partnerships that make our community into a more inspiring place to live, study and work.

The role

As a Public Relations (PR) & Faculty Communications Officer, you will act as a strategic business partner to MDX Studios in the Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries, delivering engaging, creative and high-quality written content. Our arrangements for Faculty support are reviewed periodically in line with the team's needs. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the University's brand and reputation by developing compelling editorial features, media articles and digital-first content that showcases our academic excellence, research impact, student experience and societal contribution which reflects our ongoing shift towards a digital PR approach.

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience working in a busy press office or as a journalist. We're looking for a skilled writer and storyteller with a passion for higher education, media relations and digital engagement. Given the Faculty, a background in Creative Industries PR/communication would be particularly welcome.

Who we're looking for

You're a skilled writer with strong news instincts and proven experience in PR, journalism, or corporate communications. You understand what makes a story compelling and how to adapt it for different platforms and audiences. You're confident advising senior leaders, able to manage competing priorities, and genuinely excited about using communications to drive positive change. Most importantly, you believe in what we do and want to help us demonstrate how we're making a difference at Middlesex. Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment.

Closing date: 14th October 2026

Interview date: 22nd October 2026