Communications & PR Executive

My client is an education College Group who have an exciting opportunity to join their comms and marketing team as a Communications and PR Executive. The role will be based in the Burnley area of but will involve travel to their other sites, so you must have a car and valid drivers license to apply for the role.

The role would report into the Head of Comms and you would be part of the wider marketing team of 20 people.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting the Head of Communications in the delivery the Group’s communication strategies to support learner attraction and protect and enhance reputation.
• Developing engaging content across multiple channels including press releases, web copy, case studies, blog posts, email and campaign copy.
• Co-ordinating media calls and pitching for media interviews.
• Developing and delivering creative and engaging media and communications campaigns.
• Contributing to department reports evidencing the impact of all communications activity.
• Working with the Head of Communications to deliver an internal communication strategy for colleagues to increase engagement and understanding of the organisational vision and business priorities.
• Working closely with the marketing team to manage content for digital channels, including websites, social channels and SEO.
• Drafting award entries to celebrate the success of their learners and colleagues and raise the profile of the Group.
• Use innovative multimedia channels to engage and enthuse key audiences and stakeholders across the Group.

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree Level Qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience of dealing with the media.
• Experience of delivering impactful integrated communications campaigns.
• Experience of using analytics tools to measure the impact of communications activity.
• Experience of creating engaging content across multiple channels for a wide and diverse audience.
• Experience of internal communications.

Staff benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days - totalling 41 days per year.
• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with employer contributions of 5%.
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits.
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support.
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards.
• Free on-site parking on all College sites.