PR and Media Relations Advisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity to join a highly-skilled and collaborative marketing communications team, working in beautifully refurbished offices in the city centre, for a modern and dynamic University.
School/Service External Relations Salary £29,619 - £34,308 Vacancy Type Filter Support Career Pathway PS - People support Terms of Contract Indefinite Contract Type Full Time Hours per Week 37 Normal Place of work Southampton Campus Employer Solent University Services Ltd Closing Date 24/02/2023 Ref No 12376 Documents- PR and Media Relations Advisor 11.22 - Role Profile.docx
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Solent is looking for a PR and Media Relations Advisor to help us tell the story of our University; communicate our successes, enhance our reputation, and deliver our strategic priorities.
You will be working alongside professional colleagues in PR and media, content, social media and brand communications, and your skills will really add value to their work.
You’ll gain valuable specialist knowledge of the higher education sector and experience in local and national media liaison, reputation management and cross-university campaigns.
As PR and Media Relations Advisor, you will source and write material for journalists and the media, and produce written and digital content for Solent’s own media channels, including social media, blogs, website and publications. You will have demonstrable experience of working across a range of public relations and media disciplines, preferably within a large organisation.
You will be first point of contact for media and community partners to ensure the University is aware and prepared for any potential issues and can maximise PR opportunities through joined up working. You will have a high level of organisational skill and the ability to manage multiple, often complex, tasks to tight deadlines. You will also relish managing unforeseen circumstances and move swiftly to support a fast-evolving issue or crisis.
You will have outstanding attention to detail, a passion for news, the ability to produce great written and digital content to tight deadlines and be confident in building relationships with local, national and international media, including key influencers in the digital sphere.
Solent University offers an excellent benefits package. More Information.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for PR and Media Relations Advisor roles across Southampton Solent University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,619 - £34,308 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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