PR Executive

We are a nationwide organisation with over 30,000 members across the UK who are now seeking a PR Executive to join our existing team located at our Head Office in Farnham working as part of the wider PR and Marketing Department. Paying up to £40k depending on experience you will be working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, plus at least one day a week WFH, health and benefits scheme, travel opportunities to UK and overseas events, with free parking, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down, pension and a friendly and professional working environment.

The role would suit candidates with a background ideally within arts, entertainment or music, however experience within charity or community projects may also be considered. You must have current experience working in PR and a strong understanding of regional media and live within an hour of Farnham, you must also be a driver and own a car. Whilst ideal but not essential, if you have an existing network of media contacts across the country, this would be an advantage.

Reporting into the Head of PR and Communications, you will focus on supporting the PR and Marketing team with securing PR coverage for our business across the UK as well as copy writing tasks and supporting administer requests for marketing materials.

As PR Executive your key duties will be:

• Promoting the company and its campaigns across regional media outlets generating media coverage.
• Building a strong relationship with regional and local broadcasters as well as print and online outlets.
• Working with the Head of PR to write engaging press releases, which the candidate will then send to media outlets, liaising with them to secure coverage.
• Supporting the PR Team to write copy for newsletters, website, blogs and other publicity materials.
• Administer timely requests for printed marketing materials for new and existing leaders within the business, ordering and distributing three times a year and ad hoc throughout the year as required. This will involve liaising with the Projects Coordinator and Graphics Designer for any necessary amends and coordination of a timely delivery.

To be considered for the role of PR Executive, you will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated communications professional and have current PR experience, with a strong understanding of regional media. You should be creative, have an eye for a good story, and know how to gain excellent coverage. You must be a car driver and owner and have exceptional writing skills, an eye for detail, accurate written communication, strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

In return we will offer a salary up to £40k depending on experience, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, plus at least one day a week WFH, health and benefits scheme, travel opportunities to UK and overseas events, with free parking, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down, pension and a friendly and professional working environment. Please submit your CV for consideration.