PR and Media Relations Manager (Corporate Communications, Policy and Advocacy)

The role

University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for an experienced PR and Media Relations Manager to play a leading role in the delivery of our corporate communications.

You will help to elevate UAL’s profile on a range of issues, such as the climate emergency and social and racial justice, by leading communications and spearheading campaigns and profile-building opportunities to ensure that UAL’s voice is central to the ongoing discourse surrounding the value of the Creative Industries.

You will use your proactive media skills to create and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets and influencers, increasing UAL's visibility and influence. Working with teams from across the University, you will develop media campaigns that amplify UAL’s impact nationally and internationally with targeted audiences, as well as lead strategic corporate communications to ensure that UAL is positioned as a champion for change.

About you

As an experienced PR and Media Relations Manager with in-depth experience of corporate, policy and advocacy communications, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of success in similar management roles within the sector, fostering relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at senior levels while consistently delivering impactful press campaigns
• A track record of leading campaigns, crafting effective communication messages, and collaborating with journalists to secure media coverage
• The ability to write compelling copy, simplifying complex concepts, and nurturing a passion for our organisation’s purpose and values
• Line management experience with a commitment to a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises both the well-being and professional growth of team members

Additionally, you will have exceptional organisational, planning, and project management skills, will be adept at forward-thinking and prioritising, as well as take a flexible and accurate approach to your work, even in high-pressure situations.

Supporting colleagues across the University, you must be able to collaborate effectively with various teams across diverse professional disciplines.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

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Closing date: 27^th January 2025, 23:55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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