About the organisation:

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Ellwood Atfield are supporting a large further education college group who offer a wide range of academic, vocational, and technical programmes for young people and adults, with a strong focus on learner success, employability, and progression.      

The opportunity:

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The External Relations Officer will play a central role in shaping how the College is represented externally, working across multiple teams and stakeholders. This role will focus on building strong relationships with media and other external audiences, creating compelling stories, managing press activity, and supporting the college’s reputation through effective communications.

Main responsibilities:

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• Write engaging news, announcements, and stories for media and external channels
• Proactively build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets
• Respond to press enquiries and support interviews and briefings
• Support crisis communications activity when required

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Key skills and experience required:

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• Relevant experience in Media, Press, PR or Journalism
• Strong news sense and experience producing media-ready content
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Strong track record of proactively building relationships with journalists

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Benefits:

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Excellent benefits available.

How to apply:

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To apply, please submit the form below and include a copy of your CV. 

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The deadline for applications is Sunday25 January 2026, however we may close the advert earlier if we receive sufficient applications, so we would encourage you to apply sooner rather than later.

Ellwood Atfield are the leading headhunters for corporate affairs, communications, policy, and advocacy. An employee-owned boutique search firm, we help you hire the most senior leaders and everyone who reports to them. We promise to connect talented people, smoothly and efficiently.

Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

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