Job Description
Corporate Communications Officer/Consultant
3 months contract (up to £300 per day)
Hybrid (2 days in their London office)
We are working with a vibrant & busy university, who's pioneering and forward-thinking vision is making a positive and significant impact to the communities they serve, inspiring staff and students to reach their full potential.
They are currently in their fifth year of a transformation 10-year vision, with a clear route map to drive diversity in the talent pipeline and to create an inclusive and sustainable green future.
The client is now in need of an Interim Corporate Communications Officer who will assist the senior communication manager to meet the current project deadlines as well as to produce and edit content for the smaller projects in conjunction with researchers and academics.
This role will be responsible for writing news stories for publications and speeches for leaders and key stakeholders. You will also be responsible for pitching to media and working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Key Skills/Experience:
- 5+ years in communications - internal & external
- Strong experience in Communications/Journalism
- Self-starter, able to hit the ground running and work at pace
- Strong campaign planning & delivery skills, working to small budgets
- Strong written English skills
- Can work independently and meet deadlines
Desirable:
- Higher Education experience
Why work with Practicus?
We’ve been supporting interims within change and transformation for over 20 years. We care about what we do, as much as you care about what you do. If you feel that you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by successful delivery of this programme, I’d love to hear from you.