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External Relations Officer

West London Permanent £31,632 - £33,621 per year View Job Description
We are looking for an External Relations Officer to join a leading education provider based in West London.This person will strengthen external presence and its growing, wider reputation.You will lead the way in building vibrant communication channels, developing engaging content, and fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
  • External Relations Officer working within a leading education provider
  • Hybrid working offered with competitive salary and generous benefits

About Our Client

Leading education provider

Job Description

  • Working with stakeholders to develop engaging news and announcements for a range of external communications channels.
  • Supporting with the delivery of key events that enhance the visibility of the organisation, and its engagement with external stakeholders.
  • Supporting potential enrolment by establishing a positive pipeline of news stories and content by working closely with students, schools, and curriculum staff.
  • Helping devise and deliver an external communications plan and any associated campaigns.
  • Leading in the development of the press office.



The Successful Applicant

  • Qualifications in media, PR or journalism
  • Previous experience in external relations or a press office role
  • Good judgement and awareness of reputational risk, and the principles of public relations
  • Ability to write outstanding and impactful stories; able to translate complex information and data into content for media releases and social media
  • Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders
  • Existing relationships with local and or sector media, or a proven ability to cultivate positive relationships with journalists



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £33,621.00.
  • Generous pension contribution of 20%.
  • 29 days annual leave, Christmas leave plus bank holidays.
  • Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 working from home.



Contact
Helen Smith
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6917511
Phone number
+44 193 226 4039

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
PR & Communication Agencies
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
West London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Helen Smith
Consultant phone
+44 193 226 4039
Job reference
JN-012026-6917511