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October 13, 2006

European PR Adviser

London and Surrey, £35,000-42,000

A leading global professional services consultancy seeks a European PR adviser to be based between their London and Surrey offices. The role is to assist the Head of Public Relations in managing the PR process for the European region as a key to enhancing the firm's profile as a thought leader. An important element of the role will be implementing the firm’s PR strategy in continental Europe. Previous experience within PR and communications is essential as is the ability to speak a European language within a business context.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV (including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number CW2965TW to mail@vmagroup.co.uk  or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk .

October 12, 2006

Community Relations Officer

London, UK £27,000

Working for this leading global health and care organisation, your role will be to contribute to its community relations programme both in the day-to-day management of projects and the strategic development of new projects. You must have previous communications and/or PR experience as well as be able to demonstrate a proven track record of good planning and project management skills.  A keen interest in CSR issues and community relations is essential. Regular UK travel will be required.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV (including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number CW2961TW to mail@vmagroup.co.uk  or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk .

Internal Communications Advisor, Financial Services

London, UK £50,000-60,000

This well-known international bank is looking to appoint a hands-on Internal Communication Manager who can take strategic direction, lead a team in flux, and produce top-quality output.

The role will involve reconfiguring the global comms approach, upgrading the current team, and developing new channels. You will also be responsible for running the editorial, and intranet teams through a re-launch early next year.

You will have good experience in a channel management role, and will be backed up by first class tactical and writing skills. Ideally, you will have worked to oversee an editorial team as well as have the ability to demonstrate working at a strategic level.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV (including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number DC2943TW to dchasemore@vmagroup.co.uk or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk .

October 11, 2006

Media Relations Manager

London, UK £34,000+ London Allowance

This large organisation is at the operational centre of the railway and plays the key role in a rapidly evolving industry. They are now seeking a media relations manager to work within a medium sized team, liaising with colleagues around the country. 

The post-holder will be expected to promote and uphold policies and procedures and build relationships at all levels within the business.   They will be expected to undertake a variety of media management activity including managing a 24 hour press desk, developing and executing the media relations strategy, handling journalists' enquiries and evaluating media coverage.

Suitable candidates will have worked in journalism and/or PR, some experience of which will be have been gained within a busy press office and high profile, complex organisation.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV (including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number TC2940TW to tcrawford@vmagroup.co.uk or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk .

October 10, 2006

Key Account Manager

Oxford, UK £40,000

This FTSE 250, a leading provider of support services, seeks a PR professional to be based in their Oxford HQ.  Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will responsible for defining, planning and managing the communications activity both externally and internally including PR, marketing and internal communications. You need experience of communications, PR and marketing in a business context and must be able to demonstrate excellent writing and verbal communication skills. This role will include frequent travel within the UK.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV (including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number CW2909TW to mail@vmagroup.co.uk or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk .

PR Officer

London, UK £32,000-36,000

One of the world’s most successful magic circle law firms seeks a highly skilled PR Officer.  Reporting to the Head of PR you will work closely with the Public Relations team to implement PR plans for the UK practices and be responsible for providing a first-class reactive media relations service as well as managing the press office administration function. Broad experience in public relations is essential, ideally gained within a law firm or a professional/financial services partnership.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV (including current package details) in complete confidence quoting reference number CW2933TW to mail@vmagroup.co.uk or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk .