Job Overview
This is an opportunity to join our experienced and versatile team, delivering first-class Corporate Communications and Public Relations services to our world-class Armed Forces personnel, as the PR Coordinator (PR Coord).
Position Overview
Based at HMS Collingwood, Fareham, this post sits within the Corporate Communications Department. The PR Coordinator assists and supports the Public Relations Manager (PR Mgr) with the delivery of external and internal communications, events, and visits at HMS Collingwood. Some travel will be required within contracted areas and for supporting events as necessary.
Main Duties
The PR Coordinator will assist in providing both external and internal public relations services for HMS Collingwood. They will promote the Establishment and the units located there to the public and the broader MOD community using all available resources, including social media platforms. The role requires engaging with internal and external authorities to ensure the timely delivery of PR and events outputs. The coordinator will assist Corporate Communications colleagues in coordinating conferences and presentations as required, and deputise for the PR Manager and other Corporate Communications staff when needed. Additionally, the role involves providing PR support to the HMS Sultan PR Manager as necessary. The PR Coordinator must contribute to maintaining a safe working culture by adhering to Health and Safety procedures, processes, and laws at all times. The postholder will also carry out any other tasks as determined by the MITIE Line Manager, including providing support or cover for other MITIE staff when required in contracted areas.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will be a confident and credible communicator who is loyal, professional, and exercises good judgement with a high degree of initiative, integrity, and discretion. They should be proactive and persuasive when required, responsive to the changing needs of the business, and perceptive with the ability to establish credibility at all levels. The role demands someone who can work independently and as part of a team while remaining calm under pressure and self-motivated. The ideal candidate will be versatile, reliable, and well presented, projecting a positive image of MITIE company values.
Additional requirements include strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both orally and in writing. The candidate must be capable and experienced in the use of MS Office software, able to work to tight deadlines, and adapt to short notice changes. Demonstrable experience providing similar services is highly desirable, along with an innovative mindset that can offer creative and practical solutions. A customer-facing role, this position demands a proactive approach to ever-changing demands. Administration experience is desirable, as is a good standard of education (GCSE Grade C or relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2/3). A valid driving licence is required. Knowledge of the MOD or Royal Navy is also desirable.