Responsibilities

• Lead media relations and drive communications that support new hotel openings and property initiatives
• Oversee PR for Travelodge’s Spain portfolio (13 hotels) and future expansion; manage Spanish PR agency
• Draft press releases and craft media campaigns; develop relationships with key stakeholders
• Own content for the Travelodge Property and Development LinkedIn page and corporate website
• Support Corporate Communications Director and wider PR team; contribute to annual PR strategy; oversee sustainability communications
• Support the Press Office team; lead and develop a Property PR Executive
• Engage in government affairs and advocacy activity related to property communications
• Demonstrate adaptability and take ownership of high-profile campaigns; crisis communications capability

Requirements

• Experience in Property or Corporate Communications
• Experience in media relations and managing campaigns
• Ability to manage a Spanish PR agency and oversee PR for Spain
• Ability to contribute to annual PR strategy and sustainability communications
• Ability to travel (UK and Spain)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and develop a PR team

Preferred

• Experience in event management
• Experience in stakeholder relations
• Experience in social media
• Solid network of media contacts in the UK
• Crisis communications experience (ability to navigate reputational challenges)

Benefits

• Hybrid working- 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home or another location
• 50% personal discount for hotel bookings and great friends and family discounts too!
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme