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.

• 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 working within a leading education providerHybrid working offered with competitive salary and generous benefits

• 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

Leading education provider

• 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.

Skills Required