External Relations Officer in London

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HRUC is London\’s newest Further Education (FE) College group formed by the collaboration of Harrow College, Richmond upon Thames College, and Uxbridge College. The group is committed to delivering high-quality courses, apprenticeships, and training opportunities. HRUC focuses on equipping learners with essential skills and knowledge to support their career ambitions. With its dedication to excellence, HRUC plays a vital role in shaping the future workforce of London and beyond.

Role Description
This is a full-time role for an External Relations Officer, based at either our Harrow, Uxbridge or Richmond upon Thames College campuses, with opportunities for remote work up to two days per week.

The successful candidate will join a growing team, providing external communication expertise, to initiate, develop and manage communication channels, create compelling content, provide advice, and continually improve the service, ensuring we engage effectively with a range of media and external audiences.

You will craft and deliver key messages to external audiences, help grow and protect the external reputation of HRUC and its colleges and play a key role in setting up a press office at HRUC.

Qualifications

Qualification(s) in media, PR or journalism

Minimum of 3 years\’ experience in external relations or a press office role

Experience of working in a press office or on a news desk

Solid 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

Existing relationships with local and/or sector media, or a proven ability to cultivate positive relationships with journalists

Ability to meet targets and challenging deadlines

Ability to work under pressure and scrutiny

Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders

Excellent attention to detail and high levels of integrity

Understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Understanding of the importance of Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding in education

Benefits Package

Salary: £31,632 to £33,621 per annum including London Weighting.

Annual Leave Allowance: Support staff are entitled to 29 days paid annual leave, rising to a maximum of 32 days (1 extra day after 1 complete year of service), plus bank holidays and approx. 3 efficiency days closure between Christmas and New Year.

Generous Pension: membership of local government pension scheme.

Season Ticket Loan

Free Parking on all campuses

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellness Platform and Wellbeing Activities and Events

Mylifestyle (Edenred) – dental scheme, cycle to work, discounts and perks

Leisure Facilities – free gym at Uxbridge, Harrow and Richmond

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Other

Industries
Education

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