Press Officer Uk Sponsorship Available

Job Description

Henley Business School, part of the University of Reading, is searching for a Press Officer (temporary cover) to join our press office, which is part of Henley’s brilliant and award-winning marketing team. We offer outstanding benefits and one or two days per week of remote work from our Reading campus, one of Britain’s top green spots.

This is an amazing opportunity to work with an effective team and a strong and well-known brand, reporting to the Head of Communications. Henley is a premier triple-accredited worldwide business school with campuses, offices, and partnerships all around the world. We are a truly global university, with over 700 students from over 100 countries and over 90,000 alumni from 160 nations. Our courses are enriched with real-world experience, world-class research, and innovative teaching for students and business professionals at all stages of their careers.

We believe in standing out, thinking beyond the box, and putting people first. Our basic principles of being human, bringing passion, and embracing change can be evident in all we say and do. Acting responsibly and doing the right thing is built into our DNA, and our enthusiasm for improving company is contagious.

About You

You will be an effective communicator, able to create and pitch compelling features and news articles, manage media requests and interviews, coordinate internal communications, and assist with day-to-day work on our digital and social media initiatives.
You will be extremely motivated, innovative, and proactive. You will work with energy and confidence, full of ideas, and capable of influencing and driving our work. You must be able to work quickly in a fast-paced atmosphere and identify possibilities early to stay ahead of our competitors.

You will be able to create and manage robust networks of internal and external stakeholders. You will be able to use your experience in journalism, public relations, or media relations to assist Henley raise its reputation and demonstrate its competence.

Informal contact details

Contact role: Head of Communications.

Contact name: Sarah Tokeley

Contact phone:

Contact email: S.Tokeley@henley.ac.uk.

Closing date: July 12, 2024

Interviews: w/c July 29, 2024.

applicants from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. Sponsorship may be available under the Skilled Worker Route based on the applicable SOC code for this role. Applicants should ensure that they have the necessary points to meet the PBS requirements. The UK Visas and Immigration Website provides more information about this.

The University is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a major LGBT+ rights organisation. We are also a Disability Confident Level 1 Employer. Applications for job-sharing, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are encouraged and will be considered based on business needs.