PR Communications Executive, Cambridgeshire

£28,000 - £34,000 Per annum

Posted 4 weeks ago | ref: 277280

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Job Title: PR Communications Executive

Location:

England, East of England, Cambridgeshire-based College

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

Salary:

£28,000 – £34,000 Per annum

Benefits:

• Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted rates on Apple products
• Free on-site gym membership and discounted classes
• Discounted rates on college courses
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
• Free on-site car parking
• Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores
• On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets
• Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
• Staff Development opportunities.

Job Duties:

• You will utilise traditional and modern communication and PR methods, tactics and tools
• Achieve media and press coverage targets, as well as social media rankings, engagement metrics, and website traffic.
• Leading on public relations for the College
• Working with each department and service area of the College to create great content.
• Working with local, trade and at times national media – print, online, TV and radio.
• Corporate communications and reputation management.
• Internal communications programmes, publications and events.
• Build engagement levels with the college amongst key stakeholder groups, and work closely with the wider marketing team to advise, support and deliver content marketing to support specific recruitment campaigns.
• Writing, photography and videography will be regular activities.
• Creating exceptional experiences through events, both leading on events such as visits and launches, and supporting others in their event delivery across open days, awards ceremonies, graduation ceremonies, conferences, talks, and exhibitions.
• Liaising with varied and senior stakeholders from across the college and region and at times dignitaries and national representatives; as an ambassador and host for the college.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, or related field
• Demonstrable experience in PR, communications, or media relations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of digital marketing and social media trends

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in PR, communications, or media relations
• Have an outgoing, positive and friendly personality with excellent interpersonal skills in order to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• You will be an innovative communicator
• Proficiency in MS Office and PR software tools

Working Conditions:

This role will work across two sites, and at times will require travel and work at various locations off site. Whilst you will need to be onsite for events and the coverage of college activities, some working from home can also be part of your routine.

 

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