Westminster Search are working with a client organisation that has a strong interest in the education and university sector. They are looking for someone to join their team as a Public Relations Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to move into the education sector.

The Role

This role will take responsibility for the following areas within this public relations team:

• Strategy development and delivery for the public relations functions.
• Manage budgets to ensure that all PR spend is effectively spent
• Manage pro-active and re-active media either through first hand work or effective delegation.
• Manage the Public Relations team members, who are highly effective professionals.
• A leading role in the content strategy of the organisation.
• Overseeing the digital and social media work of the team.

Who you are?

This role is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who will be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Strategic communications mind-set that allows for the creation of plans and programmes to enhance the organisation's communications agenda, combined with the effective tactical communication skills to delivery on these.
• Track record of people management, focused on mentoring staff, managing strong characters and getting the best out of fellow public relations professionals.
• An innovative mind-set that can bring new ideas to the organisation.

See http://www.westminstersearch.com/jobs/public-relations-manager-education.