PR and External Communications Manager

Northamptonshire, North Northamptonshire, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableManagerFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and lead PR and external communications programs, building media relationships, creating compelling content, and guiding a small team; oversee campaign strategy, agency partnerships, and performance.

  • Lead media relations and securing coverage across channels
  • Develop thought leadership and spokesperson opportunities to raise profile

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Delivering PR and external communications strategies and campaigns.
  • Building strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and key stakeholders.
  • Creating compelling content and securing positive media coverage.
  • Supporting thought leadership opportunities and senior spokesperson activity.
  • Managing agency relationships, budgets, and campaign performance.
  • Leading and developing a small high-performing team.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in PR, media relations, or communications.
  • Strong storytelling, writing, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Track record of delivering successful PR campaigns and media coverage.
  • Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • A collaborative and proactive approach.
  • Relevant level of education and qualifications
  • Management experience

Benefits

  • enhanced benefits
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Bright Horizons UK

This is more than childcare. This is childhood. We have a network of over 300 Bright Horizons nurseries delivering exceptional care and education. In our nurseries, our teams practice our unique Nurture Approach; an evidence-based blend of holistic learning alongside support for children’s emotional wellbeing. These key elements are seamlessly woven into daily nursery life to nurture your child as a whole – sparking their curiosity, building emotional resilience, and giving them a strong sense of self alongside practical skills. Begin a career that matters. You’re the difference. At Bright Horizons, our people make us who we are. You’ll be appreciated for your talents, accomplishments, and individuality. You’ll gain a true sense of inclusion and belonging, and feel encouraged to bring your unique perspectives and personality to work. - Secured a ranking for the 20th year-in-a-row on the UK’s Best WorkplacesTM List (super large category) - Ranked 13th on the 2024 UK’s Best WorkplacesTM for Women list - Ranked 18th on the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for DevelopmentTM list - Ranked 17th on the Best Workplaces for WellbeingTM list Work+Family Solutions Helping you look after your people, nurture talent, and grow your business. This is working. From Back-Up Care and Workplace Nurseries to Coaching & Development, our comprehensive, practical solutions enable your people to thrive in life and perform at their best. We remove barriers to talent, performance and diversity in your business by supporting your people in life. We offer: - Essential Help - practical support that empowers your people to focus on the task at hand - Expert Advice & Support - specialist guidance & coaching that enables your people to get the most from work and lifeWe partner with leading employers around the world, across nearly every industry, helping to increase productivity and engagement, enhance employee wellbeing, and improve recruitment and retention.

Founded in 1985
Northampton, England, GBR
867 employees (24 in marketing)

Salaries

Public Relations median pay in the United Kingdom

£38K/yr

Most pay falls between £32K and £46K. Based on 57 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
24 (3% of company)
Median Tenure
4.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
163.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$22
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.5%
Direct
43.5%
Referral
7.6%
Social
0.9%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~867
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PR and External Communications Manager

Bright Horizons UK · Northamptonshire, North Northamptonshire, UK · On-site