Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bOur public sector client is urgently looking for Press Officer to join their communications team to manage relations with press & media. You\'ll cover both reactive and proactive needs, ranging from ongoing reputation management, through crisis comms to more planned storytelling, helping the organisation deliver timely and engaging comms to media outlets across a wide range of topics.

We\'re looking to engage with people who have recent and hands-on press office experience, who enjoy working at pace and who are confident in managing media relationships. This is an immediate interim opportunity with longer term potential.

The role is offered as hybrid, with 2 days spent on client site in Bradford, Yorkshire, the rest of the week working flexibly / at home. Out of hours cover is shared on a rota basis, c.1 week in 4.

If you have recent press office experience and can start a new rolw within the next 2 weeks, please apply for further details.

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VMAGROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, digital and marketing communities.

Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, digital marketing and agency services.

We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications and marketing industry, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.

In the UK, VMAGROUP has offices in London and Manchester and in Europe, VMAGROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.

VMAGROUP is committed to equal opportunities and is a Diversity Pledged Recruiter.

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VMA Group