Media & Communications Officer (Asia-Pacific Focus)

Location: Central London (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £36.01 Umbrella
Contract: ASAP - July 2026 (Potential Permanent Opportunity)

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Media & Communications Officer to join a high-profile organisation, supporting international communications activity with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. This role sits within a fast-paced press office environment and requires strong stakeholder engagement and media handling experience.

Key Responsibilities

Manage media enquiries and act as part of a busy press office function
Build and maintain relationships with national and international media
Draft press releases, statements, briefings, and communications plans
Support senior stakeholders with media engagement and reputational management
Coordinate media activity around international visits and high-profile events
Monitor media coverage and evaluate communications impact
Support social media activity, particularly LinkedIn and X

Qualifications & Experience Needed

Proven experience within a press office or media relations role
Strong understanding of financial services or wider business environment
Experience working in fast-paced, high-profile or politically sensitive settings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills, particularly around events and stakeholder coordinationDesirable:

Knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region
Background in financial services, government, or trade/business organisations
Understanding of economic trends and policy landscape

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to .

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change