PR and Communications Executive

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

You will own a multi‑faceted PR and communications role, driving external and internal storytelling, media relations, events support, and cross‑team coordination.

Write high quality copy for external and internal channels
Build media lists, pitch to journalists, and monitor coverage
Support events, launches and internal communications

Job Description

Responsibilities

Writing high quality and engaging copy for both external and internal communication channels.
Helping to draft press releases and comments and identifying new ways to support our teams with PR and communications.
Building and managing media lists and pitching to journalists across local, national and trade press.
Drafting media coverage emails, press releases and briefing documents, alongside managing media monitoring and compiling coverage reports.
Supporting events, launches and client meetings.
Attending events and journalist meetings with the senior team.
Keeping your finger on the pulse of news trends and competitor activity, bringing fresh, out-of-the-box ideas and creative hooks to team brainstorms and circulating them to the wider business.
Writing and distributing internal news stories and content including for the intranet, digital signage and staff newsletters.
Supporting internal email updates and with running/arranging of internal events.
Drafting and supporting with blogs, website articles, case studies and thought leadership content.

Requirements

A degree qualification (or equivalent) in English, journalism, communications or PR would be preferable.
Some previous PR experience (either in-house and/or agency).
Experience of working with social media tools including Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
Exceptional written and verbal skills.
A team player - willing to help on projects outside of their personal remit and contributing ideas and suggestions for the benefit of the team.
Able to build relationships at all levels in the company from team administrators to the CEO.
An ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
Strong planning and organisational skills.
Ability to pick up and learn new systems quickly and efficiently.
Excellent telephone manner.

Preferred

Interest in property and the built environment, or experience within a professional services environment would be beneficial, but not essential.
Experience of using Canva and/or media monitoring services would be an advantage.
An interest in property and the built environment, or experience within a professional services environment would be beneficial, but not essential.

Benefits

Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with competitive salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.
Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.
Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

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