PR & Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead on communications and media relations for Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (LCRDP) associated brands, internal and external, to inform, engage and protect the reputation of the organisation.
• Create compelling and creative content across all channels (internal and external) such as press releases, newsletters, blogs and company announcements to drive engagement
• Identify opportunities to enhance public perception and promote the brand/s across various media platforms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists (consumer and trade), influencers, and media outlets
• Act as the primary point of contact for media inquiries, writing and distributing press releases, providing media briefs, coordinating interviews and responding to press requests to generate positive media coverage
• Monitor media coverage, public sentiment and brand perception and measure the effectiveness of PR campaigns, providing regular reports and insights to leadership to inform strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with city region partners, PR agencies, local authorities and national government bodies including VisitBritain and VisitEngland

Requirements

• Extensive experience of working in a communications role at a senior level with a proven track record demonstrating the ability to secure media coverage across a range of consumer and trade titles and have experience in delivering highly engaging PR activity.

Benefits

• At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme