1. External Relations Officer position
2. Working for a leading further education college
About Our Client
Leading Further Education College.
Job Description
The External Relations Officer will be responsible for:
3. Working with stakeholders to develop engaging news and announcements for a range of external communications channels.
4. Supporting with the delivery of key events that enhance the visibility of the organisation and its engagement with external stakeholders.
5. Supporting potential enrolment by establishing a positive pipeline of news stories and content by working closely with students, schools, and curriculum staff.
6. Helping devise and deliver an external communications plan and any associated campaigns.
7. Leading in the development of the press office
The Successful Applicant
A successful External Relations Officer should have:
8. Ideally a qualification in media, PR or journalism, complemented by previous experience in external relations or a press office role
9. Good judgement and awareness of reputational risk, and the principles of public relations
10. Ability to write outstanding and impactful stories
11. Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders
12. Existing relationships with local and or sector media, or a proven ability to cultivate positive relationships with journalists
What's on Offer
This is an exciting opportunity for a External Relations Officer to join the organisation and shape the function.
13. A competitive salary of up to £32,642,
14. Access to a government pension scheme.
15. Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects.