Senior International Communications Lead

Pertemps Bond; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking a Senior Communications Officer in London to lead media relations, craft compelling content and support senior leaders across international programmes. This interim assignment offers hybrid working in central London and a chance to influence high-profile communications for global initiatives.

You will develop strategic plans, manage journalist relationships, draft speeches and briefings, and support international visits while mentoring colleagues in a busy communications

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, International Affairs or a related field.
• At least seven years' experience working as a reporter, correspondent, press officer or communications professional.
• Strong media relations experience with a proven ability to secure coverage and manage journalist relationships.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to produce compelling content for a variety of audiences.
• Experience delivering strategic communications and media campaigns.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leaders.
• Experience creating content across digital, social media and multimedia platforms.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications activity for a portfolio of thematic programme areas, advising stakeholders on communications and media strategy.
• Develop and deliver communications plans to support organisational priorities and key initiatives.
• Provide communications support for senior leadership visits, international engagements and official missions.
• Accompany senior officials on domestic and international travel when required, delivering on-the-ground media and communications support.
• Draft, edit and distribute press releases, speeches, briefing papers, statements and other communications materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors and media outlets across multiple regions and markets.
• Coordinate media interviews, press conferences, briefings and high-profile events.
• Create engaging multimedia content for websites, social media and other digital channels.
• Identify newsworthy stories and publicity opportunities to raise the profile of organisational programmes and achievements.
• Edit technical and policy-based material into compelling content for external audiences.
• Participate in press office cover on a rota basis, including occasional out-of-hours support.
• Mentor and support colleagues within the wider communications team.

Skills

Media relations

Strong writing

Editorial/Editing

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Content creation

Press office experience

Journalism background

Travel internationally

Education

Degree in Communications/Journalism/Media Studies/International Affairs

Postgraduate qualification in Journalism/Communications (Desirable)

Job description

Pertemps Bond is seeking a Senior Communications Officer in London to lead media relations, craft compelling content and support senior leaders across international programmes. This interim assignment offers hybrid working in central London and a chance to influence high-profile communications for global initiatives.

You will develop strategic plans, manage journalist relationships, draft speeches and briefings, and support international visits while mentoring colleagues in a busy communications