Job Description

In this new and exciting External Relations Officer role, you will bring energy and expertise to strengthen external presence, growing a wider reputation for the organisation.
You will lead the way in building vibrant communication channels, developing engaging content, and fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners. You'll champion fresh ideas, provide expert advice, and continually enhance communications.
The External Relations Officer will be responsible for:

• 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

External Relations Officer positionWorking for a leading further education college
A successful External Relations Officer should have:

• Ideally a qualification in media, PR or journalism, complemented by 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
• 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

Leading Further Education College.
This is an exciting opportunity for a External Relations Officer to join the organisation and shape the function.

• A competitive salary of up to 32,642,
• Access to a government pension scheme.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects.

Skills Required