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This is a great opportunity to advance your Employee Relations career with one of the world’s most iconic heritage brands. The role offers a competitive salary and market-leading benefits, with a base in Surrey or Oxfordshire. You will lead the delivery of expert, high-impact Employee Relations support across the business, strengthening ER capability, ensuring robust governance, and maintaining clear, compliant people policies aligned with UK and international employment law and our values. Working closely with People Business Partners, you will resolve issues early, reduce legal and reputational risk, and enable fair, consistent outcomes that support a positive workplace culture. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations Case Management Provide expert guidance and end-to-end management of complex ER cases, including conduct, performance/capability, absence and health, grievances, flexible working, probation, settlement agreements, and restructures/TUPE. Draft and quality-check all ER documentation including investigation reports, outcome letters, hearing packs, and settlement documentation. Chair or support formal hearings and appeals for complex or sensitive matters. Coach managers and PBPs to resolve issues early and consistently, applying company policies and the ACAS Code of Practice. Coordinate with external legal counsel where required and support tribunal preparation including witness statements and case documentation. Compliance, Governance & Risk Embed strong ER governance including case triage, risk assessment, escalation protocols, and audit trails. Ensure decisions align with employment legislation, ACAS Codes, GDPR, equality law, and internal controls. Maintain an ER risk register, identifying trends and implementing proactive mitigation strategies. Policy, Frameworks & Process Own and continuously improve the ER policy framework (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, flexible working, whistleblowing, dignity at work, social media etc.). Translate legislation and case law into practical guidance and toolkits for managers and HR teams. Standardise ER templates, processes and guidance within HR systems and knowledge platforms, ensuring clear version control and communication. Data, Insight & Continuous Improvement Manage ER dashboards and reporting covering case volumes, trends, timeliness, outcomes and recurrence. Use insights to drive preventative interventions, including manager training, policy updates and wellbeing initiatives. Capability Building & Culture Design and deliver targeted training on investigations, difficult conversations, absence management and inclusive decision-making. Provide real-time coaching for managers and PBPs handling complex cases. Champion a culture of respect, fairness and early resolution, role-modelling company values. Visa & Sponsored Worker Compliance Act as the organisational lead for visa-sponsored worker compliance. Ensure full adherence to sponsorship and right-to-work requirements, maintaining governance, tracking and reporting aligned with Home Office regulations. Advise HR and business leaders on sponsored worker risks and responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Business Knowledge Strong understanding of UK employment law and regulatory requirements. International experience is advantageous. Awareness of reputational, legal and operational risk in people decisions. Essential Skills Complex ER case management Employment law interpretation and application Policy design and implementation Conflict resolution and mediation Skilled worker visa sponsorship processes Data analysis and ER reporting This role offers the chance to shape ER best practice within a globally recognised brand, building capability across the organisation while supporting the company’s continued growth. Location: Surrey or Oxfordshire Benefits: Competitive salary and market-leading benefits package

Cowley, Oxford - with a blend of office and working from home £52,000 plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme About the Job As Corporate Affairs Manager at Unipart you will be responsible for the tactical execution and day-to-day management of Uniparts corporate voice. Your role focuses on translating high-level strategy into actionable campaigns, managing key communication channels, and ensuring that the evidence for Uniparts differentiation is consistently and professionally presented to all stakeholders. As part of your key responsibilities youll: • Manage all strategic messaging and content delivery, ensuring the Unipart strategy and offer are evidenced through direct positioning communications, • Oversee and optimise key communications channels, including the website and LinkedIn, and support our media engagement opportunities, • Develop and maintain a library of targeted evidence, including case studies and partner content, to support the brands market positioning, • Collaborate with the broader team to support strategic campaign activity and leverage media and stakeholder engagement opportunities, • Represent the business at relevant industry and government events, acting as a professional ambassador for Uniparts strategic interests, • Identify and secure opportunities for Unipart to engage in high-profile industry forums, memberships, and government-related platforms, • A strong background in B2B corporate marketing, communications, and corporate affairs, with a proven ability to turn strategic messaging into high-impact evidence, • Excellent writing ability and the skill to translate complex strategic messages into clear content, • Proven experience in managing multi-channel campaigns, • Excellent planning, organising, and time management skills, • Strong operator, able to influence and engage well internally and externally, • Positive attitude, ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams under pressure, • Strategically minded with a focus on practical implementation, • Experience in market benchmarking and stakeholder research is desirable JBRP1_UKTJ

Location: Shaw House, 27 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QH You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: full time, permanent Applications will be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis. RABI reserves the right to close this vacancy if a suitable candidate has been identified. Early applications are therefore strongly advised. RABI is the farmers charity. RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life. At the heart of RABIs mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive. Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charitys professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABIs wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year. RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve. SUMMARY OF ROLE The PR & Marketing Manager is a specialist media and storytelling lead within RABIs Marketing and Communications team, with a core focus on strengthening the charitys voice across agricultural, regional and national media. This pivotal role requires a journalistically minded communications professional with a strong track record in media engagement, story sourcing, and reactive PR. With a firm grasp of audience insight, campaign messaging and fast-paced content development, the postholder will manage all inbound media enquiries, drive proactive press activity, and lead the creation of compelling editorial and campaign copy that elevates RABIs brand and influence. The role reports to the Senior Strategic Communications Manager and is supported by the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. It will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to uncover impactful stories, draft powerful messaging and manage time-sensitive responses. This role is ideal for a media professional with experience in journalism, public relations or press office environments who brings a blend of creativity, copywriting skill, and newsroom agility. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES PR and Media Relations • Lead the delivery of RABIs press office function, including proactive media outreach, reactive response, and managing journalist relationships., • Continually scope, plan and deliver media engagement activity to secure positive and frequent press coverage across agricultural, health, regional, and national media., • Draft compelling press releases, media packs, statements, and comment pieces aligned to RABIs strategic priorities., • Cultivate and maintain a live, segmented database of journalists, editors, sector influencers and media contacts., • Develop and implement creative marketing campaigns to support RABIs major initiatives, appeals, events, and sector outreach., • Coordinate the production of marketing content including videography, photography and storytelling assets., • Direct the framework and management of RABIs online asset library., • Collaborate with internal teams, including External Affairs and Fundraising, to create engaging marketing outputs tailored to key audiences., • Oversee third-party designers, writers, photographers and multimedia producers for marketing and PR related materials., • Oversee the planning and delivery of RABIs outward-facing publications and branded content, ensuring they align with organisational priorities, audience needs, and campaign timelines., • Act as editorial leadcommissioning, writing, and editing content in collaboration with internal teams, external contributors, designers and printers., • Manage project timelines and workflows for all publications, from initial scoping through to production and distribution, ensuring content is delivered to a consistently high standard and to deadline., • Maintain high standards of content governance, applying editorial judgement and ensuring compliance with brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and legal/ethical requirements (e.g. safeguarding, consent, GDPR)., • Work in close partnership with the Digital Communications team on the cohesive planning and delivery of integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels., • Support the Digital Communication teams planning and rollout of supporter journeys via email, ensuring communications that reflect RABIs brand voice and objectives., • Input into CRM-led campaign planning using Microsoft Dynamics 365, helping segment audiences, personalise outreach and track engagement., • Line-manage the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, ensuring clear direction, regular feedback, and development support., • Identify new opportunities to grow brand awareness and RABIs share of voice within the agricultural and wider wellbeing sectors., • Lead on promotional activity for awards submissions, key events and organisational milestones., • Track campaign and media engagement performance using AgilityPR and generate insights to optimise future planning., • Produce monthly reporting dashboards for the Senior Strategic Communications Manager with narrative summaries of media reach, campaign engagement, and PR activity., • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing or a related field., • Minimum 5 years experience working in public relations, media engagement, or campaign marketing, with a demonstrable track record of leading successful, high-profile communications activity., • Proven ability to manage integrated marketing campaigns from concept to delivery., • Exceptional copywriting skills with a flair for storytelling and message crafting., • Experience in managing staff or direct reports, • Proven experience developing publications and editorial outputs in a professional setting, including commissioning, writing, and managing multi-stage content workflows., • Ability to transform complex or sensitive material into clear, compelling narratives for varied audiences., • Confidence working with designers, printers and digital producers to deliver high-quality, on-brand content across formats., • Strong project management skills and the ability to work across multiple priorities with confidence., • An understanding of brand application across different channels and content formats., • Familiarity with media monitoring tools, • Strong understanding of email marketing principles and experience working collaboratively with Digital teams on CRM-supported campaigns., • Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams., • Experience working within the charity, health, rural affairs, or public services sector., • Knowledge of the agricultural sector or issues affecting rural communities., • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (based on full time working)., • Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABIs group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%., • Life assurance from day one., • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

A prestigious academic institution in Oxford is seeking a Communications and Media Assistant to support their external relations team.

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Communications Officer to work within the Thames Valley Police Force Location: Kidlington Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £20.91 per hour End Date: September 2026 Driving Required: Yes (force vehicle) Working Pattern: Full Time 37 hours per week, Mon - Thurs 9am - 5pm & Fri 9am - 4.30 pm Are you passionate about communication and eager to make a difference in public services? Join our dynamic team as a Communications Officer! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission and support our officers and staff in delivering exceptional service to our community. Overall Purpose of the Role: As a Communications Officer, you will create and deliver strategic communications advice, helping to promote our organisational aims and showcase the incredible work of our team. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring our messages resonate with both internal and external audiences. Key Responsibilities: Provide tactical communication advice to officers and staff in areas such as employee engagement, media relations, and consequence management. Execute daily communications activities that align with our operational goals and highlight the efforts of our members. Develop engaging content-including copy, video, and imagery-tailored for various audiences across multiple channels. Monitor and respond to media inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely communication through appropriate channels such as press statements and social media updates. Craft and deliver informative messages for diverse audiences, including our workforce, stakeholders, media, and the public. Foster effective working relationships with key stakeholders to enhance communication efforts within and outside the organisation. Contribute to the communications response during major incidents and crisis situations as needed. Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management in line with the role's nature and organisational needs.What You Bring to the Team: To thrive in this role, you should possess: A degree or professional qualification in communications, public relations, or media relations, or equivalent experience. Proven experience in providing tactical communications advice within a large public or private sector organisation. Strong skills in creating engaging content for various platforms and audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders. Exceptional writing and proofreading abilities across multiple mediums. Strong analytical skills and an understanding of communication evaluation approaches. Proficiency in IT and digital channels for effective communication. Awareness of media law and its application in a police communications context (desirable).Why Join Us? Make a meaningful impact in public services! Work in a supportive and collaborative environment. Enhance your skills and grow your professional network. If you are enthusiastic about communication and ready to take on new challenges, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that values creativity and innovation in serving our community. How to Apply: To seize this opportunity, submit your application and let us know why you are the perfect fit for the role. Join us in making a difference-your future starts here! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

A global sportswear company is seeking a Senior Professional, Media Relations in London. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in corporate communications and a strong media relations background.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in media relations, creativity in storytelling, and the ability to work under pressure. The role involves managing media relations, advising on corporate risks, and creating impactful stories.

Do you have 12+ months media or delegate sales experience?. Like the idea of a hybrid client relations / delegate sales role?. The Role ofDelegate Sales + Sponsor Relations Executive.

The opportunity: The Media Relations Manager will lead the organisation’s press office and media relations function, ensuring timely and accurate communication with journalists across national, regional and specialist media. Proactively identify media opportunities. Provide expert media and commun

A leading investment management firm in Greater London is seeking a Media Relations Executive. The successful candidate will assist in developing media strategies, maintain relationships with journalists and senior stakeholders, and support day-to-day press inquiries. Candidates should have at least

This full-time position involves formulating media strategies, crafting content, and overseeing PR activities to secure high-level media placements. Ideal candidates will have strong media relations skills and a passion for crafting compelling narratives in the PR landscape. A leading global communi

Established relationships with UK media, with evidence of securing positive coverage. As a Media Relations Executive at British Airways, you’ll sit at the very heart of our airline, helping to protect and enhance one of the most recognised brands in the world. Manage the smooth running of the medi

A leading global technology firm is seeking a talented Public Relations Specialist for its in-house Press Office. This role involves managing media contacts, supporting PR activities, and acting as a key liaison with journalists.

Excellent understanding of media relations field; proven track record of successful media relations work. Establish and maintain relationships with key industry reporters across the globe, working alongside GE Vernova’s corporate and business media relations team. Managing proactive and reactive o

This role involves developing media strategies, managing press relationships, and ensuring clear, impactful communication of health data discoveries. Ideal candidates will possess extensive media relations experience and excellent communication skills.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in media relations campaigns, crisis management, and relationship building with top-tier media. A leading biopharmaceutical company in London is seeking a Senior Manager for Global Media Relations. This role will involve leading media strategies

The role requires managing media relationships and leading on crisis communications while developing impactful PR campaigns.

A leading communications agency in Greater London is seeking a candidate skilled in media relations and content creation. The role involves preparing clients for interviews, crafting press materials, and maintaining journalist relationships.

This role leads strategic media engagement around corporate priorities, macro‑economic developments, and key transactions, while driving alignment across internal communications, marketing, social media, government relations and events for maximum impact. Maintenance of external stakeholder relati

The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of corporate communications experience, strong knowledge of the investment management field, and excellent media relationships. The role involves building media connections, creating communications materials, and supporting PR activities across European m

As a Media Relations Executive at British Airways, you'll sit at the very heart of our airline, helping to protect and enhance one of the most recognised brands in the world. Manage the smooth running of the media centre, databases, distribution lists, log systems, and media monitoring and analysis.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, an interest in media, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. The role involves drafting press releases, supporting media outreach, and assisting account teams.

This role involves fostering media relations, crafting compelling content, and collaborating with tech companies.

A global investment management firm is seeking a Marketing and Media Relations Lead in Greater London. This role requires creating impactful marketing campaigns for the UK market and managing relationships with media.

You will be responsible for supporting the Media Relations team in daily administrative tasks, including acting as a first point of contact for journalists, managing and responding to inbound media contacts, writing and distributing press releases and statements, managing databases, compiling report

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Media Relations professional to support its Investment Banking business in London. The successful candidate will engage with media, maintain relationships with journalists, and handle communications strategies.

The ideal candidate has strong media relations experience, preferably as a former journalist, and exceptional communication skills. A strategic communications consultancy is seeking a PR Account Director to develop media outreach strategies and secure coverage for clients.

The Media Manager supports the delivery of the British Council’s external media and communications strategy across Strategic Business Units (SBUs), promoting and protecting the organisation’s reputation through UK media engagement. Experience of developing relationships with journalists across p

A leading global bank in London is seeking a VP for IB Media Relations to enhance its external communications strategy. The ideal candidate will develop compelling narratives for investment banking priorities and need strong media relations. Key responsibilities include strategic media engagement, a

In this role, you will manage media inquiries, support the Media Relations team on key tasks, and have the chance to develop your media contacts. A leading public relations agency in Greater London is seeking a talented Public Relations Specialist to join their busy team. If you're creative and pass

We're looking for someone to join our media outreach team in London, reporting to ControlAI's Media Engagement Lead. You'll build relationships with journalists, pitch stories, support op‑ed writing and placement, and move fast when opportunities appear. It requires being quick on your feet, and m

A leading airline is seeking a Media Relations Executive to enhance its brand image. In this hybrid role, you will build strong relationships with the media, handle crisis communications and draft press materials. Ideal candidates will have experience in media relations and excellent communication s

A global sports brand is seeking an experienced Senior Professional, Media Relations in London. This full-time position requires collaboration across various teams and the ability to handle media relationships effectively. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in corporate communications,

A global marketing agency is seeking a Campaign Manager responsible for client management, media relations, and content creation.

A leading energy transition firm is looking for a skilled media relations lead to oversee external communications in Electrification. Key responsibilities include creating communication strategies and strengthening media relationships. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's

A leading pharmaceutical company in the Greater London area is seeking a Senior Manager in Global Media Relations to lead media strategies and enhance corporate reputation. This role involves building relationships with top media contacts, managing communication campaigns, and supporting senior lead

Strong appetite for media relations, together with a sharp news sense and the ability to identify positive consumer angles with media appeal. We are looking for an experienced media manager to join our busy media relations team, and to help explain how our work affects people up and down the country

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in PR or journalism, with a strong understanding of media relations, writing skills, and a passion for the travel sector. The role involves event organization, media list management, and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

A public sector organization is seeking a Media Officer Associate to enhance its media relations and support communication strategies. The role includes coordinating media activities, drafting press releases, and responding to media inquiries. Candidates should have experience in media relations, st

A global financial institution is seeking a Communications and Brand Experience professional to enhance its media relations and communication strategies in the UK. The role requires a degree in Journalism or related fields, along with 7-10 years of relevant experience, particularly in a financial me

In this role, you will build relationships with editors and influencers, and enhance the brand's reputation in the fashion media landscape.

Maintenance of external stakeholder relationships, such as media outlets and industry groups, so that messages communicated through press releases, owned channels and media statements correctly demonstrate the bank’s strategy values and reputation. This role leads strategic media engagement around

A prominent law firm is looking for an External Communications Manager to enhance its media relations and communication strategy in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a background in PR or journalism, strong media relationships, and proven experience in managing communications for legal firms. Re

A leading global bank is seeking a Vice President of IB Media Relations in London. Candidates should have experience in investment banking communications, a strong understanding of market trends, and well-established media relationships. The role involves shaping external narratives for the Investme

As a Senior Manager in Global Media Relations, you'll be at the forefront of managing our reputation in the media, building relationships with key contacts, and supporting the delivery of therapy area media engagement. Experience developing and executing media relations campaigns and ongoing communi

The role involves managing media inquiries, supporting the Media Relations team with various tasks, and ensuring effective communication strategies. A leading global technology company is seeking a Public Relations Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London.

Reporting to the Head of Media Relations, you will help to promote the firm’s range of active investment strategies and the views of our fund managers to journalists across print, broadcast, social and digital media. Coordinate amplification of media content on social media. An exciting opportunit

Your primary role is to lead and support the Center’s international media relations efforts by developing and executing strategic media plans, managing relationships with journalists and media outlets, and supporting the Center’s positioning across priority media platforms. Develop and execute m