At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead media relations, develop engaging content, and manage high-impact campaigns.
- Company: Norland is a world-renowned institution for early years education with a TEF Gold-rated programme.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, generous holiday entitlement, and free onsite staff parking.
- Other info: Position based in York Place, London Road, Bath, BA1 6AE.
- Why this job: Join a values-driven organisation making a visible impact in early childhood education.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in communications or public relations and excellent writing skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40060 - 42913 £ per year.
Salary: Grade I, £40,060- £42,913. Placement on the grade is dependent on experience and qualifications.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week.
Location: York Place, London Road, Bath, BA1 6AE.
Are you a strategic communicator with strong media instincts, excellent judgement and a talent for telling compelling stories? Would you like to work for an organisation steeped in history but focused on the future and recognised worldwide as a centre of excellence? An organisation that promotes a healthy work/life balance and recognises and rewards achievements? If so, then Norland is the place for you.
We are looking for an experienced Communications and Media Relations Manager to help shape and protect our reputation, raise our profile and deliver high-quality communications that support our strategic ambitions. As an integral member of the marketing team, you will lead media relations, develop engaging content, advise senior colleagues, manage issues and support high-impact campaigns and announcements. You will be equally comfortable planning proactive communications and responding calmly and effectively when fast-paced issues arise.
We are looking for someone with significant experience in communications or public relations, excellent writing and stakeholder management skills, and a strong understanding of how to build trust and visibility through clear, confident and audience-focused communications. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys variety, works well under pressure and wants to make a visible impact in a values-driven organisation. A flexible and professional approach to work, excellent communication skills and a friendly, team-oriented nature are key to being successful in this role.
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Generous holiday entitlement, including an extra day off on your birthday and 4 closure days at Christmas
- Free onsite staff parking
- Support with continued professional development both financially and with study days
- Free onsite tea and coffee
- Occasional staff lunches
- Staff and departmental away days
- Income protection scheme with access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Discounts with Sodexo
- Access to a corporate health cash plan
- Access to a digital mental health and wellbeing service
Norland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Norland welcomes applications from individuals from groups who are underrepresented in education. Norland is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The suitability of all prospective staff will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers made will be on the condition of relevant safer recruitment checks being conducted and in line with Norland’s policies and procedures.
Communications and Media Relations Manager in Bath employer: Norland College Limited
Norland offers a supportive environment with a focus on professional development and work/life balance. Located in Bath, it has won multiple awards for its outstanding teaching and student outcomes. The team is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
