Manager of PR & Media Relations: Between £35 - 42k

[Bright Green Talent]

One of the UK’s most successful Fairtrade companies is looking for a star candidate to support the Heads of Corporate Affairs and Marketing in creating and implementing their PR and Media Relations strategy to expand the reach of this pioneering organisation.


Your responsibilities…

* Leading the design and implementation of an integrated PR and Media Relations strategy to drive international sales and Company/Brand recognition across Corporate, Consumer, Trade and Food Service divisions; ensuring the company’s communications are targeted in content, delivery, and audience; working to ensure consistency of messaging

* Leading the process to agree the company’s ‘house style’ and ensure that all communications reflect it

* Building relationships within the media as a key stakeholder group; evaluating and reporting on press coverage and promotional activities, budgets and return on investment

* Supporting internal communications, managing external agencies, identifying and managing PR projects - including the company’s approach to Fairtrade fortnight, planning and attending media trips abroad, leveraging media opportunities with partner organisations.


You...

* Can speak Spanish

* Have a minimum of 5 years PR and strategy experience

* Have a track record of effectively utilising a range of communications, such as: advertising & PR, networks and databases, direct marketing, digital & viral marketing, sponsorship & competitions, promotions and events etc, according to business need.

* Have experience of working with and managing PR agencies, as well as the media

* Have strong organisational skills

* Have commercial experience, ideally within the food service sector and the supermarket scene

* Are flexible and able to respond quickly to change

* Have the ability to influence and enthuse across many groups at all levels.

* Are a team player who thrives in the context of cross-team working

* Are a people manager: that is able to motivate teams both directly and indirectly

* Are deeply passionate about Fairtrade.


Location: London UK

If you’d like to be considered for this position, please contact Bright Green Talent, with the following job reference included in the subject: PR and Media Relations 10393