We are looking for an experienced Public Relations Manager to increase consumer and corporate awareness of Daniel Thwaites and our enviable collection of hotels, spas, inns and pubs by developing and executing effective communication programmes.
You will be skilled in copywriting and story-telling, PR campaign management, strategy development and relationship building. You will have strong media contacts across consumer and B2B titles and experience in managing media, brand and influencer partnerships. Experience in travel and hospitality is preferred but not essential.
Your day-to-day activities will include:
- In line with marketing campaigns, develop press and communications plans including strategy, goals, budget and tactics
- In line with business needs, develop pro-active media relations strategies, seeking high-level coverage in print, broadcast and online media
- Coordinate, manage and evaluate PR events
- Engage with and work alongside the social media team to engage audiences across media platforms
- Engage with and work alongside the People Team to bolster the Internal Communications programme for the business
- Manage high profile media enquiries and interview requests
- Manage media monitoring and communicate PR results on a regular basis
- Evaluate and manage opportunities for media partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
- Build relationships with stakeholders and thought leaders to place trends and insight articles across industry press
- Manage, train and support one direct report – the PR and Media Executive
- The job may involve occasional weekend and evening work and requires travel to our beautiful properties across the UK
Who are we looking for:
- We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, excellent management capabilities and ideally 5+ years’ experience in a senior PR role with relevant qualifications in Journalism Studies, Public Relations or Communications
- You will have a full, clean driving licence
In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;
- A fun environment where you will receive the training and support to develop and progress
- Flexible working including working from Head Office, from our properties and from home
- Excellent discounts on stays and food/beverages across Daniel Thwaites’ beautiful collection of hotels, spas and inns
- 33 days annual leave
- Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends and family
- Health cash plan with access to discounted perks
- Pension Life assurance
- Wagestream – Ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn giving you more control over your finances
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
- Free parking at our beautiful Head Office in Mellor Brook complete with a brewery, a pub, listed cottages and stables for our famous Shire Horses.
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Daniel Thwaites has a proud heritage, delivering warm hospitality for over 200 years. Alongside its brewery and pubs which are known throughout the world, it also runs hotels, inns and spas throughout the country under the brand of The House of Daniel Thwaites.
Behind the scenes is a support crew in its Head Office that helps the smooth day to day running of all its operations. It’s a wide and varied team, comprising of many different characters and skill sets. They’ve only recently moved into a new, purpose-built home in Mellor Brook, surrounded by ancient woodland, so it’s a great time to join them.
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