Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the group-wide PR and communications strategy
• Shape the external narrative and positioning of Thesleff Group and its individual brands
• Build and maintain exceptional relationships with journalists, editors, media partners, influencers and other key industry contacts
• Identify compelling stories across our restaurants, people, chefs, concepts and future developments
• Secure meaningful, high-quality media coverage rather than simply generating volume
• Lead communications around launches, major events, collaborations and key Group announcements
• Oversee press releases, media materials, executive profiles, brand stories and external communications
• Manage and challenge external PR agencies, ensuring clear objectives, accountability, KPIs and return on investment
• Work closely with Marketing, Creative, Events and Operations to ensure PR activity supports wider commercial and brand objectives
• Identify and coordinate strategic partnerships and collaborations with brands that complement our positioning

Requirements

• Significant senior-level PR and communications experience within hospitality, luxury, lifestyle or a closely related sector
• An excellent understanding of the London and UK media landscape. Experience across the US or European media landscape would be a plus, but is not essential
• Strong existing relationships across hospitality, luxury, fashion, lifestyle, consumer and relevant national media
• Experience developing PR strategy across multiple brands, concepts or markets
• A strong understanding of both traditional and digital media, as well as the evolving role of cultural influence in building brands
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with a strong eye for what makes a brand culturally relevant and newsworthy
• Proven experience managing PR agencies, creative partners and other external stakeholders
• Confidence and credibility when advising founders, executives and senior stakeholders
• Experience handling sensitive, reactive and crisis communications
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how PR, partnerships and brand communications contribute to awareness, customer acquisition and business growth

Preferred

• Experience across the US or European media landscape would be a plus, but is not essential

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• 10 fully paid sick days
• 50% discount across our restaurants for you, your family and friends
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
• Regular team and company events
• The opportunity to work across an ambitious, growing portfolio of internationally recognised hospitality brands
• A creative, entrepreneurial environment where ideas can become reality quickly