Founded in 2007, Gatehouse Bank is a UK challenger bank built on Shariah principles. With offices in London, Milton Keynes, Birmingham and Wilmslow, we provide ethical savings products and residential property finance, as well as expertise in UK real estate investment.
We’re proud to combine strong values with a modern, customer-first approach.
The role
As PR and Communications Officer, you'll play a key role in shaping, building and delivering Gatehouse Bank’s external communications strategy. You'll coordinate campaigns, business updates and editorial content to raise Gatehouse Bank’s profile externally, working to protect and promote the Bank’s reputation.
What you'll be doing
- Develop and deliver PR and communications campaigns across press, social media, website and thought leadership channels
- Build journalist and media relationships, developing proactive plans to raise the Bank’s profile and brand awareness.
- Advise stakeholders on external communications, media engagement and reputation management
- Create and schedule social media content aligned with the Bank’s brand, marketing objectives and communications strategy
- Build journalist and media relationships, developing proactive pitches to enhance the Bank’s profile and brand awareness
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging issues, drafting reactive statements and maintaining accurate, consistent messaging to support reputation management
- Prepare spokespeople for media engagements, events and speaking opportunities through briefing materials and message development. Attend media briefings and coordinate media training alongside the Communications Manager and Head of Marketing and Communications
- Produce monthly and ad hoc PR, social media and public affairs reports, using analytics to measure performance and identify improvements
- Use Canva to create graphics and supporting materials for PR and social media activity
What we're looking for
- Experience managing social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram
- An organised, self motivated individual, with attention to detail
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading capabilities
- Confidence - dealing with external and internal stakeholders, showing discretion and professionalism
Please note - the position is office based with a Hybrid Working policy with flexibility to work from home up to 3 days a week.
What you'll get in return
We offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, including:
- 25 days holiday entitlement increasing with service
- Pension plan
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Employee referral bonus
Gatehouse Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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Public Relations & Communications Officer employer: Gatehouse Bank Plc.
Gatehouse Bank is an excellent employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance, and a pension plan. With a hybrid working policy allowing flexibility to work from home up to three days a week, employees thrive in a supportive and dynamic team environment, contributing to the bank's commitment to exceptional customer service and ethical finance. Located in key UK cities, Gatehouse Bank fosters a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
