Strategic PR & Communications Lead

Knowsleycollege; St Helens; Sur place; GBP 38 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

36 hour working week

34 days' annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Death in Service

Free gym access

Free on-site parking

Employee wellbeing resources

Résumé du poste

St Helens College and Knowsley Community College are seeking a Senior Communications & PR Specialist to join the Marketing, Communications and Events Team. You will support delivery of communications and PR activities to enhance reputation, engage stakeholders and ensure consistent messaging across audiences.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will implement PR plans, support senior leaders, and manage media relations and campaigns across the College Group, collaborating with senior

Qualifications

• A degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related discipline.
• Significant experience in communications, public relations or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience of developing and delivering successful communications and PR campaigns.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience of creating engaging content across a variety of channels and platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of working with senior leaders and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsabilités

• Develop and deliver communications and PR plans that support the College Group's strategic objectives.
• Create engaging content for internal and external audiences across a range of communication channels.
• Provide communications support and guidance to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Manage media relations activity and identify opportunities to secure positive media coverage.
• Develop and deliver communications campaigns that promote the College Group's achievements, successes and priorities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support reputation management and ensure communications are consistent with the College Group's values and brand.
• Write news stories, press releases, speeches, briefing materials and other communications content.
• Manage and update website and intranet content, ensuring information is accurate, engaging and up to date.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of communications and PR activities.
• Support the planning and delivery of College events alongside the Marketing, Communication and Events Team.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Content creation

Campaign management

Organisational skills

Independence / initiative

Strong written & spoken communication

Fast-paced work ability

Formation

Degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing or related

Description du poste

St Helens College and Knowsley Community College are seeking a Senior Communications & PR Specialist to join the Marketing, Communications and Events Team. You will support delivery of communications and PR activities to enhance reputation, engage stakeholders and ensure consistent messaging across audiences.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will implement PR plans, support senior leaders, and manage media relations and campaigns across the College Group, collaborating with senior