Reference: 69349
Date Added: 11 January 2019
Closing Date: 28 February 2019
Job Title: Press and External Affairs Officer
Working For: a client of Ellwood Atfield
Location: London
Salary: £31,000 - £36,000
Length of Contract:
Job Details
The opportunity
Our client, a leading housing association is looking for a Press and External Affairs Officer to join their expanding communications team. This association is responsible for regenerating communities throughout the region and are set to become one of London’s largest developers. This is a critical time for housing and our client is looking for an astute officer with experience in public affairs and press to bolster their communications.
Main responsibilities
• Supporting the delivery of the external affairs strategy, working collaboratively with the Head of Communications
• Maintain relationships with key trade, local and national journalists
• Work with internal teams including Executive Group, Board and relevant leaders to assist in the delivery of the communications strategy
• Liaise with external contacts to ensure effective delivery of corporate comms, external affairs including politicians, local authorities etc
• Translate complex policy and technical language into plain English to help maximise public and political understanding of the organisation’s work
Key responsibilities and skills required
• Experience in the housing, development, property, planning, regeneration, community is essential
• Demonstrable experience working in a press team environment
• Experience of working in public affairs, policy
• Proven track record of producing high quality communications collateral
https://www.ellwoodatfield.com/job/Press-and-External-Affairs-Officer-EH-1809-6202?source=W4MP
Closing Date: 28 February 2019
Interview/Start Dates
Application Details
Please apply here -
https://www.ellwoodatfield.com/job/Press-and-External-Affairs-Officer-EH-1809-6202?source=W4MP
If you are interested in applying to this Press and External Affairs Officer role, please apply quoting the reference no
EH-1809-6202
Website: http://www.ellwoodatfield.com