PR & Faculty Communications Officer

Middlesex University London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex University London is seeking a Public Relations & Faculty Communications Officer to act as a strategic partner to MDX Studios, delivering engaging, high-quality written content and showcasing the university’s academic excellence, research impact, student experience and societal contribution.

The role focuses on a digital PR approach and requires a strong writer with experience in PR, journalism, or corporate communications, ideally with a Creative Industries PR background.

Qualifications

• Experience in PR, journalism, or corporate communications.
• Experience working in a busy press office or as a journalist.
• Background in Creative Industries PR/communication welcome.

Responsibilities

• Develop editorial features, media articles and digital-first content.
• Enhance the University’s brand and reputation through storytelling.
• Advise senior leaders and manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Collaborate with MDX Studios and Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries.

Skills

Strong writing

Media relations

Digital engagement

PR experience

Journalism

Strategic communication

Job description

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.

Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, women, and gender non-conforming individuals. All recruitment decisions will be based on merit.

We value diversity and strive to create a fairer, more equitable work environment for our staff and students.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff diversity networks, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

Middlesex is home to a diverse community of professionals. We are a bronze award holder of the Athena Swan Charter and the Race Equality Charter, a Stonewall Top 100 employer and Gold award holder in 2023, and a Disability Confident Leader.