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• How many Head Of Public Affairs jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 32 Head Of Public Affairs jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Head Of Public Affairs do?

  Public relations and communications directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the public relations, communications and public information activities of an organisation or on behalf of clients.

  Tasks required include:

  • Develops and reviews the public relations policy and direction of an organisation.
  • Directs and oversees the work of the communications department of an organisation or work on behalf of clients at a public relations firm.
  • Liaises with client to discuss their needs and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives directs public relations campaigns and communicates messages through a variety of media.
  • Reviews and revises campaign strategy and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
  • Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures.
  • Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.

• What are the entry requirements for a Head Of Public Affairs?

  Entry is generally via career progression from related occupations (e.g. Communications officer, Public relations officer) and although there are no pre-set entry standards, in practice most communications and public relations directors hold a degree. Off and on-the-job training is provided.