About OES
OES is a vibrant and values led organisation, and we are passionate about enhancing lives through education. We work with university partners, training institutes, and professional bodies worldwide, to develop and enable immersive and engaging learning experiences. We empower our teams to be student focused, innovative and embrace change with a growth mindset to ensure we achieve our vision of being the world’s most impactful enabler of education. We encourage our people to grow and develop through teamwork and a diverse range of projects, programs and challenging work. We trust our people to deliver, so when you work with OES, you will join a team who are empowered to impact every day.
The Opportunity:
We’re now looking for an experienced Corporate Communications Manager to join our growing Corporate Communications team. This is a hands‑on, strategic role for a confident communications professional who thrives on shaping narratives, building relationships, and protecting and strengthening organisational reputation. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, you will play a key role in delivering OES’s external communications strategy. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio including media relations, issues management, content creation, thought leadership, brand and reputation management, and social media. You’ll be comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, complex environment, turning challenges into opportunities and helping make complex information accessible and compelling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive media relations and proactively build strong relationships with external stakeholders
- Develop and deliver compelling content including press releases, speeches, presentations, videos, podcasts, media kits and pitches
- Plan and execute PR and communications campaigns in collaboration with internal teams such as academics, student insights and business development
- Lead OES’s approach to thought leadership, including executive profiling and employee advocacy
- Manage issues and reputation risk, working closely with senior stakeholders
- Oversee website content governance to ensure accuracy, relevance and brand alignment
- Coordinate executive media training
- Monitor and report on media coverage and campaign effectiveness
- Act as guardian of the OES brand, ensuring consistent application across communications
- Manage OES’s LinkedIn presence and support other social channels as required
- Provide communications advice and support across the organisation, including support to internal communications when needed
About you:
- You’re a strategic yet hands‑on communications professional who brings:
- Qualifications in Communications, Public Relations and/or Marketing
- 5–7 years’ experience in a corporate communications or agency environment
- Proven experience working with media and managing external stakeholders
- Strong storytelling ability across thought leadership, executive messaging and corporate content
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence working with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset and genuine interest in education and impact
What’s in it for you?
Along with joining a passionate, energetic and highly skilled team, this role will allow you to gain exposure to many growth and development opportunities. OES offers a hybrid, flexible approach to work, where we work 2-3 days from our state-of-the-art Cremorne office, and the rest from home (or wherever you choose!). Breakfast, snacks, table tennis, Nintendo Switch are all available in the office, as well as weekly staff drinks. Ultimately, you will be joining a values-driven, collaborative business where your creativity and innovation will be nurtured and celebrated.
We pride ourselves on being a 'People First' employer and if you join the OES Team, you will benefit from:
- Flexible, hybrid work for genuine career-life fit (2-3 days in our Cremorne Office)
- Professional development and mentoring
- OES Culture Club and events calendar
- Health and wellbeing activities
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Paid parental leave
- Purchased leave
- Study assistance and leave for eligible employees
- Mental health support resources and Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Income protection insurance
- Access to corporate health insurance rates
If this opportunity excites you, please APPLY NOW with your CV & Cover Letter
At OES, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, where we encourage candidates of any nationality, age, background, disability, and gender identity to apply. If you feel aligned to the role and would like to further explore your suitability, we welcome your application and would love to consider your fit for the role at OES.
