Public Relations and Communications Manager
Migrant Help
UK (Remote)
In-houseFull-timeSenior level
20 hrs ago
PR & Communications Manager
Aylesford, Medway, UK (On-site)
Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expPermanent
Posted 6 weeks ago
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Job Summary
Own external communications for a fast growing ecommerce brand by shaping founder and business narratives, winning high impact coverage, and managing media reputational risk across earned channels.
- PR Strategy and Founder Visibility
- Media Relationships and Coverage: press, podcasts, TV, speaking slots
- Inbound Queries, Crisis Prep, and Performance Reporting
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a PR strategy for both the business and founder
- Build and manage strong relationships with journalists, media outlets and industry contacts to secure high quality coverage
- Identify and secure press, podcasts, TV and speaking opportunities for the business and founder
- Draft press releases, articles and commentary
- Lead on award entries
- Manage all inbound media enquiries and act as the key point of contact for external communications
- Monitor and analyse media coverage, reporting on performance and identifying opportunities to improve
- Work closely with the marketing and social teams to align messaging and maximise PR impact across all channels
- Proactively spot opportunities to keep the brand relevant and visible
- Support with crisis communications (if necessary) and protect the reputation of the business
Requirements
- Public relations: 5 years (required)
- Proven experience in a PR/communications role, with a track record of delivering impactful coverage
- Strong relationship with journalists and key industry contacts
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
- Confidence in pitching ideas and building relationships
- Highly proactive and self motivated
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment
Preferred
Benefits
- Private healthcare
- Free breakfast every morning
- Paid sick leave
- Flexible hours
- Minimum of 25 days holiday per year as standard (plus more the longer you stay)
- Buy or sell holiday
- Generous paid maternity & paternity leave
- Your birthday off work every year
- Free electric vehicle charging
- Free car washing every month
- Regular team & charity fundraising events
- Free products from our range
- Generous staff discount on our range of products
- Free and unlimited fruit, sweets, cold & hot drinks
- Canteen
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Must Have Ideas Ltd
Family-owned and operated since 2018, Must Have Ideas is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce businesses in the UK having been recognised as one of The Sunday Times 100 Fastest Growing Companies of 2024.Every day, we help thousands of customers ‘discover something new’, offering clever, problem-solving ‘must haves’ they never know they needed. We’ve dispatched 9 million orders and counting, and with a quarter of the UK population seeing our online ads each month, our growth shows no sign of slowing down.From our state-of-the-art purpose-built, 60,000 sq ft headquarters in Snodland, Kent, we’re building a business that blends innovation, ambition and a strong sense of community. If you're looking to join a team where your ideas matter and your impact is visible, we’d love to hear from you. Please see our recruitment page (www.musthaveideas.co.uk/jobs) for details of our current vacancies.
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
1.4M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
22.9%
Direct
58.5%
Referral
3.9%
Social
14.2%
Paid
0.4%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~93
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
28 (30% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1
