At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead media relations and develop impactful communications strategies in a creative environment.
- Company: Join an expanding organisation in Tamworth with a vibrant and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 23 days holiday, health care cash plan, and free onsite parking.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a fast-paced industry while growing your PR skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in media relations and strong copywriting skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a PR Executive on a full-time permanent basis.
Culture and Environment
Step into an energetic and inclusive environment where ideas flow, creativity thrives, and teamwork drives success. Our client’s Media Department is a hub of innovation, dedicated to fostering your growth and ensuring you have the training and resources to shine in your role. If you’re passionate about making an impact in a fast‑paced, creative industry, this is your opportunity to join a team that’s redefining the market.
Personality
Are you a well‑organised, reliable, and driven individual with a passion for communications and media? Our client is looking for a Senior Media Relations Executive to lead the development of their group’s communications strategy and enhance their presence across industry media platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact within a forward‑thinking and innovative organisation.
Reward
- Monday to Friday, 35.7hrs per week
- 23 days holiday increasing up to 25 with length of service
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Employee assistance program
- Health Care cash plan
- Free onsite parking
- Incredible core company values
Job Role
- Leading the development and implementation of proactive and reactive media relations plans aligning with the group-wide strategic marketing objectives
- Overseeing reputation management activities, including reputational risk monitoring and crisis‑response planning
- Providing guidance on media positioning, messaging, and emerging issues when needed
- Producing and overseeing high‑quality content for trade media in the electrotechnical industry, including thought‑leadership articles, technical features, product releases, business updates, case studies, web stories, and award submissions
- Acting as editorial lead, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with brand tone of voice
- Identifying compelling stories from across the business and shaping them into publishable media assets
- Building relationships with key journalists, editors, and industry publications
- Leading the pitching process to secure impactful high‑value coverage across trade and digital media
- Maintaining and developing media lists, ensuring targeted outreach and effective segmentation
- Managing the press office function, ensuring timely, accurate responses to media inquiries
- Escalating sensitive issues appropriately and coordinating cross‑departmental responses
- Monitoring media coverage and competitor activity, providing regular insights and recommendations
- Leading monthly planning meetings to align PR activity with business priorities
- Working closely with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels
- Supporting with proofreading and supplying copy for company literature, website content, and other collateral when necessary
- Identifying opportunities to publish positive, brand‑enhancing content across industry platforms
- Ensuring all external communications adhere to brand, campaign, and tone‑of‑voice guidelines
- Staying informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and media developments to inform PR strategy
Skills and Experience
- Significant experience of working in a media relations role
- Demonstrate a proficiency in copywriting with proven ability to produce quality content with a focus on products and feature material within trade media
- Well organised, reliable and hardworking individual, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Confident and able to form relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally
- Experience developing and maintaining relationships with Trade Media/Magazine Editors
- Confidently demonstrates a strategic input, not just execution
- Understanding of the trade media landscape
- Able to lead and take ownership of projects or campaigns from a media relations perspective
- Proven experience to confidently develop, coordinate and execute a cross‑channel communications plan
- Self‑motivated and enthusiastic to continuously improve knowledge and skills
- Experience with crisis management and recovery experience as well as knowledge or managing reputational risk issues
- Experience working within the construction/electrical industry
- Proactive in finding new stories to support the business and brand development
Senior PR Executive employer: Oakley Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic and inclusive team in Tamworth, where creativity and collaboration are at the heart of our culture. As a Senior PR Executive, you'll benefit from extensive training and resources to enhance your skills while enjoying a generous holiday allowance, health care cash plan, and a supportive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and teamwork.
