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Accor is a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,300 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The group has one of the industry’s most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing more than 40 luxury, premium, midscale and economy hotel brands, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants and bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces and more.

Job Description

• Raise awareness of Accor, its brands, people and services, inspiring stakeholders, talents and customers to choose Accor
• Drive Accor’s corporate communications in UKI & Benelux with a particular focus on the UK market, positioning Accor as the leading partner for owners, investors, management companies, franchisees, and travel buyers and the best place to work.
• Development and implementation of the PR strategy and annual PR plan for UKI & BeNeLux in order to broaden awareness for Accor, the brands and the respective brand programs and flagship hotels
• Drive brand and corporate PR for the Group supporting the needs of the business in Europe & North Africa and globally
• Develop and deliver creative brand PR campaigns
• Increase visibility across all media types targeting B2C, B2B and B2O audiences
• Support all hotel openings within the region with a strategic priority to develop pre-opening strategies for Luxury and Premium brand openings
• Identify positioning opportunities within the media, develop media relationships and proactively engage media in order to contribute to overall Corporate Communications strategy
• Prepare talking points, speeches, presentations and interviews for key business spokespeople and drive thought leadership
• Set-up, coordinate and implement communication projects (i.e. media events, press trips, launches)
• Collaboration with global brand and communications teams
• Set-up and coordination of media comments and statements,
• Actively engage, cultivate and manage the media network
• Management and coordination of PR agencies with special regards to a streamlined and simultaneous external communication
• Reputation and crisis management

Qualifications

• Strong PR experience either in-house or agency or both
• Proven experience working in travel and/or hospitality sectors, with experience in corporate communications
• Strong media relationships, particularly with travel, lifestyle, business and industry media
• A creative, strategic and considered communications expert able to develop and drive standout strategies and PR plans
• Able to collaborate across the business and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with top tier media/editors
• Strong writing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills
• Creativity and ability to translate strategic thinking into action plans and output for your markets
• Ability to identify and create core messages in line with the company strategy
• Be an agile multi-tasker able to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple projects
• Ability to calming manage reputational issues
• Outgoing personality with an interest to develop internal and external relationships
• A minimum of 5-7 years experience in a communications role in-house or with an agency
• University degree

Additional Information

To acknowledge your hard work, loyalty and commitment to us, we offer an extensive benefits package; competitive salary, bonus, season ticket loans, subsidised gym membership, private medical healthcare, pension, and of course complimentary hotel stays (to name a few).

Your Accor experience begins now, so if you thrive in a forever-changing world that works at pace, and allows you to have some fun along with the way then we definitely want to hear from you!

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Accor

PR Director

Leeds based agency

£50,000 – £60000

Proud to be partnering with this reputable agency and find them their next PR Director! Having worked with them for a number of years, I can hand on heart, recommend them as an amazing place to work. With a genuine people focused approach, this agency really cares and looks after its team. Due to growth, this agency is now looking for someone to head up the PR team.

About the company…

Well established, independent agency with an integrated approach. Having been around for a number of years, this agency really knows it’s stuff and has a portfolio of large brands in a variety of sectors spanning retail, interior design, energy and many more! Due to growth of existing clients and new business wins, they’re now looking to expand.

About the role…

As PR Director, you’ll be reporting into the Managing Director. You’ll be responsible for day to day management of accounts, driving profitability and growth. You’ll play a central role to the strategic direction, developing client campaigns and overseeing the implementation and delivery of campaigns. You’ll be leading a small team, inspiring, delegating and assigning workload.

About you…

To be considered for this PR Director role, you’ll have strong PR, influencer, social and media management expertise. You’ll have proven experience of working on large brands and driving your accounts forward – always being one step ahead! Leading a team is essential, with experience of mentoring and developing more junior members of the team.

Lot’s more opportunities to also discuss so if you’re ready to take the next step in your career, get in touch!

The place to be.

Our client is offering a fantastic hybrid role for an ambitious PR Account Manager who has a passion for writing!

If you have Account Management experience from an agency or corporate communications background and now seeking the opportunity to specialise more in Content & Copywriting, then this is the role for you!

This is an exciting opportunity for a Copywriter who has a passion for the B2B Technology sector, looking for their next PR Account Manager role.

The scope of this role is enormous as the agency continues to grow both in the UK and Internationally.

If you have a passion for technology and love turning the complex into compelling content across a range of channels, then please apply today!

The PR Account Manager/ Copywriter role:-

• Ability to produce superb copy and press releases for both corporate & brand communication
• You will act as the principle contact for helping to develop, craft and approve all copy along with press & media releases that promote buzz and excitement around the Technology brands
• Devise and implement integrated PR campaigns for technology clients
• Manage account teams of AEs/ JAEs
• Client handling, be a highly creative and strategic thinker who can provide strategic client counsel and have a proven ability to win new business
• Have amazing access to work closely with the clients including leading tech brands
• Solid network of press/media contacts and social media influencers

Working out of trendy offices based in the City, you will have the flexibility of hybrid working, on-site and from home.

This is an amazing role for an experienced PR Account Manager with a passion for technology and writing or someone looking to step up to work at a dynamic agency who offer excellent career development opportunities.

May & Stephens acts as an “employment agency” in relation to this vacancy.

May & Stephens

We are looking for a communications assistant to be responsible for the creation of content such as media releases, blogs, and social media posts on behalf of our company. You will also be monitoring media and campaign coverage and attending internal and external events.

To be successful as a communications assistant, you should be an excellent communicator with outstanding attention to detail. Ultimately, a top-notch communications assistant should be able to create effective media content and to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing communications copy and material.
• Helping to implement internal and external communications strategies and projects.
• Providing administrative support to internal teams.
• Preparing presentations and reports.
• Organizing marketing and networking events.
• Drafting and posting social media and web content according to the company’s social media strategy.
• Assisting the communications manager with the management of the company’s external image.
• Maintaining calendars and appointments.
• Tracking projects and media exposure.
• Updating media contact lists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• An understanding of social media strategies and media relations.
• Creative and innovative.
• Proficiency in office management software and design software such as Photoshop and InDesign.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• The ability to multitask.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Above average knowledge of various social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Billionaire Boys Club EU

Account Manager / Senior Account Manager role in leading independent communications consultancy.

The agency specialises in corporate communications and financial PR – and has built a strong reputation in the sector, with clients in sectors including financial services, technology and energy.

They deliver ambitious integrated programmes for UK and international businesses – across strategic communications, financial calendar work and stakeholder engagement.

They are looking for a candidate with strong experience in financial PR and in working with listed companies.

The role will involve:

• Working with specialist sector press and analysts
• Drafting media releases / social media content / reports
• Supporting broader social media activities
• Contributing to new business opportunities
• Managing the junior team

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in financial PR
• Understanding of financial markets, and key sector press
• Strong writing skills

In return the agency offers

• Highly competitive salary and benefits
• Huge opportunities for career development and progression
• Varied client base
• Opportunity to get involved in new business

Delenda Executive Search & Talent

Company

Banijay stands as the largest international content producer and distributor; home to over 120 production companies across 22 territories, and a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 88,000 hours of original standout programming.

A collective of creative entrepreneurs, the group represents some of the biggest global brands including MasterChef (BBC One), SAS Rogue Heroes (BBC One), Starstruck (ITV), The Playlist (Netflix), Tipping Point (ITV), Ambulance (BBC One), Pointless (BBC One), Good Karma Hospital (ITV), Location, Location, Location (Channel 4), Your Home Made Perfect (BBC Two), Hunted (Channel 4) and many more. Imagining and delivering high-quality multi-genre IP that was born locally and travels globally, the business offers the best stories told the best way.

Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and commercial acumen, the company, launched in 2008, operates under the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Marco Bassetti.

About the role

We are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic communications and admin assistant to join the Banijay UK team. They will be responsible for helping with the smooth running of the office and its systems and providing support to team which is responsible for corporate communications, programme publicity and social media campaigns. This role would be ideally suited to someone who wants to develop a career in PR and / or social media marketing.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Take general day to day enquiries from journalists and to manage and keep updated distribution lists for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Gather billings and preview material for each programme.
• Ensure that programming slate and forward planning document are kept up to date.
• Manage the picture library, ensuring that all programmes have accompanying pictures and go through the correct approval processes.
• Assist the team with press launches, events, interviews and photo shoots.
• Collate social media reaction for priority programmes when required.
• Compile & edit weekly update for the Management team.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Communications, Press & Social teams as required.
• Process invoices and manage the Communications budget alongside the Director of Communications.

Skills & Qualifications

• A bright, confident and socially connected team player who is happy to support colleagues and has a can do attitude.
• The ability to thrive in a busy environment, manage time to meet deadlines and prioritise when necessary.
• Self-starter who is able to use their initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programmes e.g. Outlook, Word.
• Excellent organisational, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience utilising digital media.
• A love and understanding of television and the broader media landscape and creative drive, with an understanding of digital communications

Reporting to: Head of PR

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Shepherd’s Bush, London, UK

We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

If you apply for this role, your personal information will be used by Banijay UK for recruitment purposes and in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Policy https://www.endemolshineuk.com/recruitment-privacy-notice/

Banijay UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing a creative and inspirational home for all people.

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing.

We are creative, respectful, brave and diverse. That’s why we want to offer everyone new opportunities to match their ambitions.

Check out our career opportunities here and join our talented teams around the Group.

If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic ambitious people, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Deadline

17th February 2023

Banijay UK

JLB is thrilled to be working with a sport governing body who are looking for an experience Communications Manager who will report into the Head of Communications, to come on board as soon as possible.

This could be the perfect role for you if are organised, keen interest in sport and have previously worked in crisis communication.

Desirable skills:

• Experience in working within a sporting organisation
• Have 3-5 years experience in communications and PR
• Experience in graphic design and social media

Additional Information:

• Salary: £50,000
• Hybrid role
• Based in London

JLB

Leading FinTech focused agency looking for an experienced Senior Account Manager / Account Director to join their growing team.

The consultancy has gone from strength-to-strength in recent months – working with a great range of leading UK start-ups, disruptors and global businesses.

This Account Director will have the opportunity to lead on a broad portfolio of clients, and to deliver integrated campaigns; across media relations, social media, investor relations and branding / marketing.

This boutique agency has a genuinely entrepreneurial culture – and invests heavily in training and development for staff at all levels. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the next phase of growth, and to lead an ambitious team.

Excellent salary and benefits are on offer including:

• Great work-life balance and opportunities for flexible / hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• In-house training
• Fun and sociable team with busy team event calendar

Delenda Executive Search & Talent

The Client

Harmonic are proud to be working with one of UK’s fastest-growing PR agencies in the search for a PR Account Director to join their team in the London offices. The agency has strong expertise on creating positive social and environmental impact, working with companies who are looking to make a meaningful change. They are looking for an Account Director with intelligence and ambition who has at least 3 years’ experience in PR, and ideally some experience in the corporate sector. Their work has been regularly acknowledged with prestigious industry awards, where they help brands build awareness to create engaging content and sell across multiple channels.

The agency describes their culture as compassionate and collaborative, with an emphasis on inclusion and a flat structure. All voices are heard, employees feel valued and encouraged to grow professionally to progress in their career. The office space is located in a vibrant and diverse location tailored to promote outstanding performance from employees.

The Role

This position will be effectively managing and overseeing a PR team to ensure exceptional campaigns are delivered to the client and helping to identify and gain new accounts. This role would only be suitable to someone who is creative, commercially minded and have an excellent ability at building and maintaining relationships.

• Consulting and providing senior strategy for client accounts
• Developing stories and pitches to the board, client’s, and key stakeholders
• Acting as a team leader ensuring support is provided for more junior positions and leading account managers with performance reviews and support
• Analysing projects and ensuring they’re profitable
• Keeping up with current trends, news, and everchanging culture
• Media relations and relevant contact list
• Ability to deal with short deadlines and keep calm under pressure

Required Experience

• Experience in corporate / consumer sector
• Leadership and management skills within a PR agency on in-house position
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
• Working with social platforms and their features to target audiences
• Evidence of successfully gaining new clients and providing pitches for accounts
• Collaborative, inquisitive, flexible
• Supporting and managing multiple clients at the same time

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (full salary based on 4-day week)

Location: Central London

Please get in touch at [email protected]

Please feel free to circulate this with any friends or contacts that may be interested.

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Harmonic Operations™ | Certified B Corp

• PR Coordinator
• Marketing Department
• Beaverbrooks Head Office, Lytham St Annes
• Permanent- 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
• £24,000-£27,000 per annum depending on experience + excellent benefits + bonus scheme
• Close date: 26th Feb
• Initial Phone Interviews: w/c 27th Feb
• Interviews: w/c 6th March

We now have an exciting opportunity for a PR Cooordintor, who displays great communication skills, to join our fast-paced PR & Influencer Marketing team, and drive a varied range of projects.

Our PR Coordinator will sit within the PR & Events team and will be focused on driving awareness, reputation and engagement for our Beaverbrooks brands through effective consumer and business PR (traditional and digital channels) and working with a growing network of influencers.

You will report into the PR & Events Manager and work closely with the wider marketing team, product, retail and ecommerce teams to deliver inspiring and seamless multichannel campaigns.

We are proud to have recently achieved sixth position in the prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For list 2022, in addition to being announced as ‘Retail’s Best Company to Work For’ 2022. It’s also our 17th consecutive year of receiving three-star accreditation for ‘world class’ levels of workplace engagement.

Working at Beaverbrooks also brings with it a whole host of rewards and benefits, some of which are:

• Great office profit share bonus
• Outstanding staff discounts which extend to your family & friends
• Free car parking
• Wellbeing scheme
• Contributory Pension & Life Assurance
• Breakfast club – breakfast provided free of charge, Monday to Friday
• Regular social events- including, but not limited to: pay day drinks, football hospitality events, theatre and theme park trips.
• Free eye test every 2 years
• Flu Vaccinations paid for
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Maternity return to work bonus
• Employee & family support & counselling – Retail Trust

Although the role is based at our Head Office in Lancashire, we are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview

Main Responsibilities

PR

• As the day-to-day press officer, you’ll be working with our PR agency to deliver the BAU product stream of our PR calendar, which means identifying and evaluating opportunities (lifestyle trends, using insight from broader social/SEO and buying teams)
• Supporting the planning and implementation of hero PR initiatives and campaigns. You’ll be the link between other teams to ensure all stakeholders are maximising the PR opportunity
• Write and distribute a variety of PR comms including press releases, brand communications, quotes, comments, statements and award entries
• Work with the Events Coordinator to arrange and host press events
• Development of our LinkedIn profile(s) to help showcase our amazing Beaverbrooks business and inspire other leaders across the country –producing and briefing content, building profiles
• Regular reporting and sharing PR success – evaluating press coverage towards objectives on a weekly and quarterly basis

Influencers

• Delivering the overall Influencer strategy and plan
• Working with our influencer agency and directly with influencers themselves to ensure activity is delivered as per the plan – to include briefing of campaigns, reviewing and approving content, along with proactively flagging any delays or issues as they come up
• You’ll play a lead role in curating our preferred bank of influencers over time – working with our influencer partners, as well as the wider marketing and social teams you’ll be responsible for identifying new talent, building and managing this list
• Regular reporting on the success of hero influencer campaigns and the ongoing performance of individual influencers

The Ideal Candidate

Essential skills/experience:

• Previous PR experience, ideally agency side with UK consumer media relations experience
• First class communication skills both written and verbal (with previous experience in copy writing i.e. press releases, statements, LinkedIn posts, award entries, case studies etc)
• A passion for PR and influencer marketing in equal measure – and a desire to always learn more
• Results driven
• Ability to be adaptable, reactive, responsive. Comfortable working at pace
• Proactive, self-starting approach
• Creative problem solving
• Highly organised and adept at prioritisiation

Desirable skills/experience:

• Knowledge of Gorkana, Meltwater, Onclusive, Vuelio, Adobe InDesign / Photoshop and Influencer Marketing Platforms will be advantageous attributes
• Commercial aptitude and experience managing budgets and negotiating costs

A portfolio of work would be advantageous, which can be shared during application

About The Company

We’re a family business. And you can tell that when you get here. It feels like family.

Established in 1919 we now have 73 stores across the UK and an ecommerce website, which was launched in 2001. We provide exceptional quality diamonds, jewellery and watches as well as top name brands such as TAG Heuer, Omega, Breitling, Tudor, Gucci and Vivienne Westwood.

Our purpose is to enrich lives, which simply means making a positive difference to the world we live in. We donate 20 per cent of retained profits to charity and since the year 2000, Beaverbrooks has donated £20 million to over 1000 different charities.

We pride ourselves on the work we do for local communities and in support of this we offer charity matching – you raise it, we match it! You can also take 2 paid charity days per year where you can spend time away from the business doing charity work and take time off to give blood.

If you would like to know more about Beaverbrooks, visit https://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/about-us

Beaverbrooks