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Senior PR & Communications Executive (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Punch Pubs & Co
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Senior PR & Communications Executive (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
UK (On-site)
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Job Summary
Own media counsel and storytelling for a busy hospitality press office, driving external narratives, editorial quality, and cross-channel distribution while translating coverage data into leadership-ready insights.
- Public relations & editorial ownership: steer press strategy, craft responses, manage media relationships, and lead content across internal/external channels.
- Editorial & narrative leadership: own The Round features, internal comms, and social storytelling for Punch’s brands and partners.
- Analytics & reporting: monitor press sentiment, engagement, and followership with Vuelio and distribute insights to senior leadership.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Manage the press office in its entirety – including drafting responses for Punch employees, responding to queries, and ensuring the press register is up to date.
- Communicate Publican and Management Partners success stories on internal and external channels. Activity will include arranging photography; VIP invites and targeting regional and trade press outlets. This includes sharing all PR to social media.
- Communicate industry news, pub investments and acquisitions via Punch’s internal and external channels – SharePoint, Thirst, Punch Website and via local/national press.
- Full editorial duty of The Round magazine, including proofreading, writing the feature article and the Marketing & Communication Director’s introduction.
- Responsible for maintaining, writing and distributing key stories and news articles across all platforms, including Punch Buying Club, In the Moment and office screens.
- Leading on the Huddle – taking full responsibility for the Huddle agenda, organising content, editing videos, and writing and distributing the comms associated with it
- Report periodically on Punch’s performance in the press – using analytic tools via our distribution platform (Vuelio) to update on the sentiment of our brand, in addition to reporting on engagement and tracking new followers via LinkedIn.
- Proofread internal comms and edit where necessary before distributing via internal channels – this includes all ad hoc requests.
- Creating a weekly and monthly social media plan for Punch – incorporating all areas of the business – as well as drafting/sharing the posts, including monitoring commentary & engagement.
- Responsible for the distribution, monitoring of responses and summary of analytics for the quarterly Partnering with Punch Survey – giving top-line analysis to the Senior Leadership Team
- Provide analytical data on performance as needed for Senior team for review
- Supporting with strategic partner media requests – for example, Licensed Trade Charity, Only A Pavement Away, Long Live the Local and BII campaigns
- Where necessary, to assist with Punch event planning, primarily responsible for writing and distributing comms for both Punch employees and Publicans/MPs.
Requirements
- A true passion for storytelling and hospitality
- Proven experience managing a busy press office or communications function
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with media, PR platforms and analytics tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines
- Confident stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
- Strong editorial skills with excellent attention to detail
Preferred
Benefits
- 🍍Retail and leisure discount schemes
- 🍍Single cover private healthcare
- 🍍Health and wellbeing suite via Perkbox
- 🍍Employee assistance programme via Perkbox
- 🍍Free pay day drinks
- 🍍Progression and development opportunities
- 🍍Pub discount scheme
- 🍍Company pension
- 🍍Life insurance
- 🍍25 holiday days + bank holidays
Punch Pubs & Co
3.1 Glassdoor
Punch Pubs & Co. is a leading pub company, with around 1,300 vibrant pubs across the UK, all run independently by entrepreneurial Publicans and Management Partners. Our culture sets us apart, reflected in our purpose, aim, and values. We’re fuelled by a greater purpose: Inspiring those moments. Where every interaction creates opportunity for something meaningful through authenticity, warmth, trusted partnerships, and passionate people. Our success is rooted in a flexible, personal approach to partnership. Working collaboratively to support our Publicans and MPs to shape unique pubs tailored to their communities, fostering local connections and creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels at home. Recognised as the Best Leased & Tenanted Pub Company in 2020, 2022, and 2024 by the Publican Awards, our reputation for excellence is well-earned. Punch HQ is more than just our operational hub—it's home to The Academy, an industry-leading training centre with two fully operational bars, a cellar, and a development kitchen. This innovative facility allows Publicans and MPs to learn and develop in real-world settings, delivering award-winning training programs. Punch aims to become THE 5 Star Pub Company—where hospitality, trust, and positive performance unite. Our core values guide us:Thriving Together: We believe in the power of partnerships and shared success, empowering our People, Publicans, and Management Partners to reach their full potential. Doing Well By Doing Good: It’s not only what you do but how you do it that matters - building trust and putting people, planet, and pubs first.Pride In Our Stride: We celebrate individuality and encourage our team to make their mark, fostering a diverse and dynamic culture.Delighting Every Guest: Our passion for exceptional hospitality drives us to create unforgettable experiences and inspire those special moments in every pub.
Founded in 1997
Burton Upon Trent, England, GBR
836 employees (18 in marketing)
42% recommend to a friend
96% CEO approval
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
25.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
64.6%
Direct
27.3%
Referral
4.6%
Social
2.4%
Paid
0.9%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~836
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
18 (2% of company)