Communications and Media Relations Manager

Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, UK (On-site)

£40K/yr – £43K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the reputation narrative by managing media relations, issues, and high-impact announcements while shaping messaging for senior stakeholders.

  • Responsibilities: Own media relations and issues management to protect and raise the organisation's profile.
  • Content & Guidance: Develop engaging content and advise senior colleagues to align with strategic ambitions.
  • Campaign Readiness: Plan proactive communications and respond calmly to fast-paced issues to support key initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead media relations and manage issues, shaping and protecting the organisation's reputation.
  • Develop engaging content and advise senior colleagues.
  • Support high-impact campaigns and announcements.
  • Plan proactive communications and respond calmly and effectively to fast-paced issues.
  • Help raise profile and deliver high-quality communications that support strategic ambitions.

Requirements

  • Significant experience in communications or public relations
  • Excellent writing and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong understanding of how to build trust and visibility through clear, confident and audience-focused communications

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and pay progression
  • Generous holiday entitlement, including an extra day off on your birthday and 4 closure days at Christmas
  • Free onsite staff parking
  • Support with continued professional development both financially and with study days
  • Free onsite tea and coffee
  • Occasional staff lunches
  • Staff and departmental away days
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Income protection scheme with access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • Discounts with Sodexo
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Norland College

For over 130 years, Norland has delivered world-class early childhood education and training, enabling students to become exceptional nannies and early years practitioners. Undergraduates study for a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care alongside the unique practical Norland diploma in the beautiful city of Bath, leading to the prestigious title of Norland Nanny.Postgraduates study for an MA in Early Childhood Education and Care, with specialisms in home-based pedagogy and care, sleep hygiene, supporting behaviour and food and nutrition.Norland Agency works exclusively with Norland Nannies, graduates of our undergraduate degree and diploma, placing them in positions with families worldwide. All nannies and Maternity Nurses placed through Norland Agency hold a minimum Level 3 qualification, have completed a 12-hour Paediatric First Aid course within the last three years, and have an up-to-date DBS check. Norland Agency also verifies all references before placing a Norland Nanny to ensure our high standards are upheld. Our Early Years Consultants deliver bespoke consultancy and training to a wide range of companies, organisations and charities. Working in partnership with clients, they aim to positively influence the quality of children’s lives and enable clients to reflect, develop, and grow their expertise. This tailored approach enhances service offerings and creates unique selling points across industries.Visit our website to learn more about our courses, hiring a nanny or learning more about our consultancy and training.

Bath, England, GBR
157 employees (8 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
20.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
59.6%
Direct
31.1%
Referral
5.6%
Social
3.3%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~158

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
8 (5% of company)