External Relations Officer

External Relations Officer – Come and make an impact in the world of pensions in this pivotal role as an External Relations Officer.

Spider is advertising on behalf of an independent educational research institute who are experts in the UK Pension system and dedicated to improving later life outcomes! They are looking for an External Relations Officer to join their team in London on a full-time permanent basis.

Why them

Their mission revolves around providing factual insights, in-depth analysis, and thought-provoking commentary to inform policy decisions surrounding pensions and retirement income. As a trusted authority in this field, they engage with stakeholders, decision-makers, and lawmakers to foster informed discussions and solutions. 

Fantastic benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a competitive salary of £33,000 to £36,000 per annum
• Holiday: 25 days plus time off between Christmas and New Year
• Membership of the PPI’s Group Personal Pension
• Employee Extras: Group income protection & life assurance continues professional development, payment of professional membership fees, employee assistance care programme, carers leave, leave for volunteering

About the role:

In this External Relations Officer role, you will be reporting directly to the Head of External Relations and play a crucial role in enhancing the visibility and reputation of our institute. Your primary focus will be on developing and executing communication strategies that engage and strengthen relationships with our external stakeholders. 

Key duties will include:

• Collaborate with management to shape impactful communication strategies that elevate the institute's image. 
• Draft compelling press releases, newsletters, articles, blogs, social media posts, and website copy that resonate with diverse audiences. 
• Create engaging graphics and infographics for use across various platforms to visually communicate our research and insights. 
• Cultivate strong relationships with media representatives, parliamentarians, government officials, and other stakeholders to effectively promote the institute's mission. 
• Regularly monitor communications and external engagements, record their impact, and assist in preparing the annual report. 
• Maintain and optimise the website and social media accounts, ensuring they reflect brand identity. 
• Research, maintain, and update stakeholder contact lists to ensure effective communication flow. 

About you: 

You are a creative, articulate professional External Relations Officer with a passion for effective communication and stakeholder engagement. You possess exceptional written and verbal skills, with a strong background in drafting correspondence and executing communication plans. Your ability to distil complex information into accessible materials, coupled with a solid understanding of the UK's political system and the pensions landscape, makes you an ideal candidate. You thrive in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating coordination, flexibility, and organisational prowess while managing competing deadlines. Additionally, you are proactive, detail-oriented, and possess strong analytical skills that enable you to assess communication impact and adapt strategies accordingly. 

If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to be considered for this role, please forward a covering letter (no more than two A4 sides) as part of your CV as soon as possible.

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Additional keywords: Pensions, Press Officer, PR Executive/Senior PR Executive, Communications Relations Manager, Public Affairs, Publicist, Communications, Communication Strategy,

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