Job Description

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Head of PR - B2B Technology, Engineering & Electronics.

(ideally you will be living within a commutable distance to our Chichester or Keele offices, but we will consider remote for the right candidate- MUST be UK-based)

Lead PR excellence across an award-winning B2B technology agency

Napier is a PR-led, full-service marketing agency specialising in B2B technology, engineering and electronics. We partner with some of the most innovative and technically advanced brands in the world, helping them build authority, credibility and commercial impact through expert communications.

We're now looking for an experienced

Head of PR

to lead our PR discipline, manage and develop our account management teams, and take overall responsibility for the

strategic, operational and commercial health of all PR clients

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The Role

As

Head of PR

, you will be accountable for the performance, quality and profitability of Napier's PR offering. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight, people management and senior client consultancy.

You will set the direction for PR across the agency, ensure consistently high standards of delivery, and act as a trusted senior advisor to clients operating in complex B2B technology, engineering and electronics markets.

Key Responsibilities

PR Leadership & Strategy

Own and evolve Napier's PR proposition across

electronics, engineering, industrial technology and B2B tech markets

Set best practice standards for media relations, thought leadership, technical content and integrated PR campaigns Ensure PR strategies are aligned with client business objectives and deliver measurable outcomes Act as a senior escalation point for complex client challenges and strategic decisions

Client Health & Commercial Responsibility

Hold overall responsibility for the

health, retention, growth and profitability of all PR client accounts

Oversee account planning, resourcing, forecasting and budget management across the PR team Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-service integration and long-term client partnerships Ensure consistently high levels of client satisfaction and senior stakeholder engagement

Team Management & Development

Lead, mentor and develop PR account management teams, from Account Executives through to Account Directors Build a high-performing, collaborative PR culture focused on quality, accountability and continuous improvement Support recruitment, onboarding and progression of PR talent within the agency Ensure teams are confident working with highly technical subject matter and specialist trade media

Senior Client & Media Engagement

Maintain strong senior-level relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders Provide hands-on strategic input for priority clients, pitches and new business opportunities Leverage deep knowledge of the

UK, European and global electronics and engineering trade media landscape

Represent Napier as a senior PR leader within the wider B2B technology community

About You

Extensive experience in

B2B technology PR

, with deep expertise in

electronics, engineering or industrial technology

Proven track record of

leading PR teams and managing multiple client portfolios

Strong understanding of the

electronics and engineering trade media ecosystem

, with senior-level media relationships Commercially minded, with experience owning client profitability, forecasting and account growth Confident advising senior client stakeholders and shaping long-term communications strategy Highly credible with technical audiences, able to challenge, guide and add value at board and leadership level Collaborative leader with a coaching mindset and commitment to developing talent

What We Offer

Senior, influential role within a specialist B2B technology agency Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience Participation in our employee ownership scheme The opportunity to shape and grow a respected PR function within a collaborative, expert-led environment Ongoing professional development and leadership support

How to Apply

If you're ready to lead PR at a strategic level within a specialist B2B technology agency, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

Napier is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chichester PO20 7DU