Public Relations' Officer (English and Arabic language)

The School:

The King Fahad Academy is an independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and the only Islamic school in the UK authorised to offer the IBO programmes. We provide a bilingual international education with an Islamic ethos to students aged 3-19 years. Our unique approach to faith-based education combines the rigour and innovation of the IBO programmes with the ethos and values of the Islamic faith. We help cultivate in our students, through their own culture and faith, an understanding and an open-minded attitude towards other cultures and beliefs – equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to appreciate and thrive in today’s increasingly globalised and multicultural world. 

The Job: Public Relations’ Officer (Arabic and English language)

Salary : £31,000 PA     Hours: 37.75 Hrs per week

Reflecting on the international nature of our school, the school wish to recruit a qualified and experienced bilingual (Arabic and English language) Public Relations’ Officer to join our school. The Public Relations’ officer main role is to deliver a press, PR and content writing service ensuring that the School’s reputation is maintained and enhanced across all media including social and digital platforms.  In addition, the PR officer’s role is to communicate key messages to all stakeholders in order to establish and maintain goodwill and understanding between the KFA and the community. 

The majority of our parents are Saudi and Arabic speaking and 40% new pupils arrive each academic year. 

Successful applicant will have:

o Minimum Bachelor’s Degree

o Fluent in English and Arabic language – speaking, reading and writing

o Experience of writing press releases, articles that deliver quality media coverage,

o Experience of using online and new social media in a creative and effective manner

o Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills;

o Drive, competence, flexibility and a willingness to learn;

o Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task;

o Ability to cope with pressure;

o Creativity, imagination and the ability to use initiative;

o Good teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills;-

Closing date: Monday 1st July 2019

Application form and further details are available on the Academy website www.thekfa.org.uk

Email completed application form to nariman.althahan@thekfa.org.uk.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to undertake full vetting and barring cheeks, including DBS check.