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Senior Press Officer

£49,000 - Fareham, Hants.

Ref: TC3184TW

A challenging role in a change environment for an experienced communicator, NATS provides air traffic control services at 15 of the UK’s biggest airports, and “en-route” traffic services for UK airspace. This role is responsible for managing media and stakeholder communications for a number of high profile projects and leading the media response to major crises. NATS is going through a period of significant change and there has never been a more exciting time for a motivated communications professional to join them. You will have significant crisis management experience, be a strong writer, used to dealing with sensitive issues and communicating with all levels of seniority. A member of the on-call press office rota, they would like to see candidates who are living in the Portsmouth or Southampton areas or are willing to relocate.

To apply for this role or other opportunities with VMA Group, please email your CV to Tracey Crawford in complete confidence quoting the above reference number, tcrawford@vmagroup.co.uk.

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External Affairs Manager

Birmingham, UK £25,000-28,000

Help to shape the future success of the city as a leading global events player, a recognised knowledge capital and an international destination of choice.

The External Affairs Manager at this destination marketing agency will be expected to support the delivery of all regional corporate affairs activity. This will include identifying, engaging and influencing media and a variety of audiences through the production and implementation of corporate affairs plans for both campaigns and stakeholders. The successful candidate will also be expected to lead commercial and PR planning meetings, support the delivery of events, and work with regional media answering enquiries as well as generating news stories.

Suitable candidates will be of graduate or equivalent caliber, with the ability to work to deadlines on their own initiative. Previous experience of media, stakeholder engagement and / or corporate affairs activity is essential, as are strong organisational and networking skills and a proven track record of delivery.

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 TC3034TW to tcrawford@vmagroup.co.uk   or visit our website at www.vmagroup.co.uk .