PR & Marketing Senior Executive in London

Global Travel Collection (GTC), part of Internova Travel Group, is the most influential collection of international luxury travel advisors. More than 1,700 GTC advisors are industry leaders in providing premium travel services to leisure travelers, corporate executives and the entertainment industry. GTC’s combined global reach and leverage translate into value, recognition and preferential treatment for its world traveller clients.

The PR and Communications Executive (UK) will be responsible for developing and delivering strategic communications that engage our internal teams, support our independent travel advisors, and promote the Global Travel Collection brand in the UK market and beyond. This role combines internal communications, PR, and external brand messaging, requiring a confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. The PR & Communications Executive / Senior Executive will play a pivotal role in enhancing the visibility and reputation of Global Travel Collection and Internova Travel Group.

This role is responsible for managing media relations, developing compelling PR strategies, and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns that support brand awareness, recruitment efforts, and business growth. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with a proactive mindset, capable of crafting impactful stories, securing media opportunities, and driving engagement across traditional and digital platforms. This dynamic position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, global teams, and external partners to deliver effective, on-brand communications and marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage media relations efforts across national and local print, radio, TV, digital, and trade media.
• Create, write, and disseminate press releases for Global Travel Collection, its brands, and Internova Travel Group as required.
• Identify and pursue PR opportunities to enhance the visibility of Global Travel Collection and its family of brands.
• Develop key stories and pitch to relevant media titles to enhance brand visibility.
• Provide counsel and strategic PR advice to executives and independent travel advisors.
• Draft and submit awards nominations for Global Travel Collection, and assist independent travel advisors when required.
• Responsible for the management of all GTC UK brand social media channels, including content planning, posting, audience engagement, issue escalation, and performance reporting.
• Develop and execute an internal communications strategy to keep UK advisors and staff informed, engaged, and aligned with company goals.
• Draft and distribute newsletters, announcements, and leadership updates.
• Partner with senior leadership to prepare messaging for town halls, business updates, and key initiatives.
• Assist in media training, produce speeches and presentations for executives (and independent travel advisors as required).
• Manage all media and publicity efforts related to key meetings, events, and industry activations.
• Secure relevant speaking engagements for key spokespeople.
• Organise and facilitate media networking opportunities.
• Monitor UK Government policies and regulatory changes impacting the travel industry, providing internal updates and drafting media commentary as required.
• Track, analyse, and report on media coverage received for Global Travel Collection’s brands, ensuring insights are shared with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with the compilation and distribution of the daily media clips report.
• Work collaboratively with global counterparts, the wider marketing team, and the advisor success team to drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Provide support to deliver the recruitment and marketing plan for Global Travel Collection UK.
• Support our recruitment team by developing marketing campaigns to promote Global Travel Collection UK as the best brand in travel for independent travel advisors.
• Writing and proofreading copy.
• Support internal departments with any marketing requests to ensure effective, on brand communications – this can be across a range of media including print and online.
• Liaising with internal and external teams, including designers and printers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (marketing, HR, operations) to ensure joined-up communications.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a multi-channel marketing environment.
• A 'can do', positive, enthusiastic attitude with a friendly, approachable manner is essential.
• Good team working skills and the ability to be flexible.
• Excellent communication skills to deal with internal and external clients.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Travel experience would be a bonus, though not essential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• A proactive and strategic mindset with a passion for storytelling and brand positioning.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong media relationships.
• Experience in drafting press releases, media briefings, and executive statements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Muck Rack and MailChimp is a plus.

Pay and Benefits:

Our benefit offerings include healthcare, dental care, health Assured (EAP), life insurance and Perkbox. This role may be eligible for an incentive, commission, bonus, or a discretionary bonus program based on the company’s financial goal achievement and individual performance. Internova Travel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.