Interim PR & Engagement Lead (Part Time)

Role Overview

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our education client on a fantastic PR & Engagement Lead role. This interim, part-time opportunity will shape communications across education-focused organisations, combining media relations, thought leadership, executive communications and crisis response. The role offers flexible hybrid working across the client’s locations, initially for three months, with scope to extend.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver proactive PR and engagement plans across multiple organisations.
• Produce press releases, website content, annual report copy, award submissions and other communications.
• Build relationships with relevant media and identify opportunities to broaden reach and influence.
• Prepare speeches, briefing materials and thought leadership content for senior leaders and external events.
• Provide considered support during sensitive issues, including reputational and crisis communications.
• Support high-profile events, stakeholder engagement and external publications.
• Work with policy and research colleagues to translate complex subjects into accessible messaging.

Person Specification

• Experience in public relations, communications, media relations or a related field, ideally within education, public services or the charity sector.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences.
• Experience advising senior leaders and managing communications with varied stakeholders.
• Calm, practical judgement when handling sensitive or fast-moving issues.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities across several organisations.
• Comfortable working flexibly and at pace in an interim environment.
• Nice to have: experience of speechwriting, thought leadership, education communications, public affairs or crisis response.

What’s on Offer

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (day rate equivalent inside IR35)
Part time 3-4 days per week
2 days ideally in offices.

How to Apply

“To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.”

Commitment to Diversity

“The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.”

The role requires travel between client sites, completion of right-to-work checks and a standard DBS check. Occasional out-of-hours availability may be needed. Apply now with a CV outlining relevant communications experience.