Knowsley Community College
Senior PR and Comms Specialist
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Senior Communications & PR Specialist
Permanent | Full Time | 36 Hours per Week
Salary: £38,049 - £40,290 per annum
Closing Date: 6th November 2026
Shortlisting: Week Commencing 9th November 2026
Interviews: Week Commencing 16th November 2026
Help Shape Our Story and Strengthen Our Reputation
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications & PR Specialist to join the College Group's Marketing, Communication and Events Team.
As Senior Communications & PR Specialist, you will support the delivery of the College Group's communications and public relations activity, helping to enhance our reputation, strengthen stakeholder engagement and ensure consistent, impactful messaging across internal and external audiences.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced communications professional to play a key role in promoting the achievements, successes and strategic priorities of St Helens College and Knowsley Community College whilst helping to shape how we communicate with students, staff, stakeholders, employers and the wider community.
About The Role
Reporting to the Head of Marketing, Communication and Events, you will play a key role in implementing communications and PR plans, providing communications support to senior leaders, and managing media relations and communications campaigns across the College Group.
Working closely with the Principalship, Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team and colleagues across the organisation, you will develop and deliver effective communications that support organisational objectives, engage audiences and protect and enhance the College Group's reputation.
This is a varied and rewarding role combining strategic communications, public relations, campaign delivery, content creation, media engagement and stakeholder communications.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Develop and deliver communications and PR plans that support the College Group's strategic objectives.
- Create engaging content for internal and external audiences across a range of communication channels.
- Provide communications support and guidance to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
- Manage media relations activity and identify opportunities to secure positive media coverage.
- Develop and deliver communications campaigns that promote the College Group's achievements, successes and priorities.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support reputation management and ensure communications are consistent with the College Group's values and brand.
- Write news stories, press releases, speeches, briefing materials and other communications content.
- Manage and update website and intranet content, ensuring information is accurate, engaging and up to date.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of communications and PR activities.
- Support the planning and delivery of College events alongside the Marketing, Communication and Events Team.
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About You
We are looking for an organised, proactive and creative communications professional with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of audiences.
You Will Have
- A degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in communications, public relations or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Experience of developing and delivering successful communications and PR campaigns.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience of creating engaging content across a variety of channels and platforms.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of working with senior leaders and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- The ability to work independently, use initiative and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Why Join Us?
At St Helens College and Knowsley Community College, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to transforming lives through education and skills.
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where innovation, collaboration and professional development are valued, providing you with the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.
What We Can Offer You
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- A positive and supportive working environment.
- 36 hour working week.
- 34 days' annual leave, rising to 39 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays).
- Excellent contributory pension scheme with Merseyside Pension Fund.
- Death in Service benefit.
- Free gym access and lunchtime yoga sessions.
- Free on-site parking.
- Discounted Starbucks and catering facilities across our campuses.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee Discount Scheme.
- Employee Referral Scheme.
- Wellbeing events and access to a dedicated wellbeing portal.
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression across the College Group.
Safeguarding and Equality
St Helens College and Knowsley Community College are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Important Information
This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to enable sponsorship. Therefore, applications from candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK cannot be considered.
Please note that we do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies and any speculative CVs submitted to the College Group will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us and help shape the voice, reputation and profile of our College Group.
Apply today and play a key role in telling the stories that showcase the achievements, ambitions and life-changing opportunities delivered across St Helens College and Knowsley Community College.
Senior PR and Comms Specialist
St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom
WA10 1PP
£38,049 to £40,290 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 06/11/2026
Job reference: SW1706852St SPACS
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