Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid (Head Office: Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne)

This is a hybrid working role, so you’ll need to be able to work from our Head Office one day a week

Hours per week: 37

Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience 

About the role

We’re excited to be looking for a PR and Communications Officer to join our PR, Communications and Events team who will inspire connection and engagement through the shaping of compelling narratives and high-quality content, ensuring our messaging resonates with target audiences and strengthens brand visibility.

Through the delivery of integrated communication campaigns, content, newsletters, PR initiatives, events and more, this role will play a key role in bringing our core purpose to life, strengthening our brand reputation and support us in achieving our strategy

How you’ll make an impact:

• Support with the implementation of a strategic PR plan aligned to organisational priorities, covering major announcements, policy developments, sector news, and case studies. 
• Develop/deliver proactive PR activity to strengthen our profile, raising NCFE’s visibility in our priority sectors and positioning NCFE as the awarding organisation of choice.
• Plan and deliver integrated communications across multiple channels that build a consistent and trusted brand, keeping customers informed, strengthening our reputation, and ensuring our messaging reflects NCFE’s purpose and values.
• Create clear, engaging content for diverse audiences by translating complex information into accessible newsletters, case studies, blogs, web updates, FAQs, and social posts that support customers, partners, and stakeholders
• Manage and deliver impactful, sector‑aligned events from concept to evaluation, ensuring meaningful engagement and showcasing our strengths across priority sectors.

We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following:

• Degree level qualification in a marketing, communications or English related subject and/or Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification, CIPR or similar 
• Prior experience in a comparable communications and events delivery role including experience of delivering PR plans, working with the media, delivering high quality events and working on multi-channel communication activities 
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills/ability to work to tight deadlines  
• Excellent copywriting, editing and proofreading skills, including exceptional grammar and spelling
• Stakeholder management and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and influence colleagues at all levels 

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description 

What will we offer you in return? 

Below are just some of the fantastic benefits we’ll offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Life at NCFE page which covers financial, physical and mental health support, time off and your development.  

• Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure 
• YOU celebration day to celebrate your birthday or another life event  
• YOU hour allowing you one hour per month to spend time on something that promotes your wellbeing 
• Learning and Wellbeing fund of up to £200 per year 
• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications per year  
• Up to 20 Volunteering hours per year 
• Flexible working culture with a hybrid working approach  
• Early finish on a Friday at 4:30pm to start your weekend early  
• Health cash plan through Westfield to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical  
• Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA  
• Employee Assistance Programme with a confidential helpline and access to face to face and telephone counselling  
• Pension of up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%   
• Death in service payment worth 4 x your salary 

In addition to our benefits package, Our Colleague Experience Charter sets out the unique experience you can expect when working at NCFE, to enable a thriving, engaged culture. You can find out more about our Colleague Experience Charter and working life at NCFE. 

Shape real change with an NCFE career 

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.   

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/  

How to apply  

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Monday 13 April 2026 

Interview Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement  

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. 

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.