Job Description

We're looking for an enthusiastic Junior Press Officer to join our in-house PR team. The team includes a Head of External Communications, PR Manager, and Senior Press Officer. Your responsibilities will include executing PR campaigns and activity through a wide range of communication channels and to help run a busy in-house press office.


The role sits within the firm's energetic Commercial Group working closely with an integrated marketing team of 29 comprising our digital, social media, marketing and design experts. We deliver fully integrated campaigns. Making sure PR, social media and marketing activities are aligned is a key part of this role.

What will your role look like?

The successful applicant will be working on activity across all areas of the firm to execute effective PR and social media campaigns. There will be plenty of opportunity to develop your skills, contribute ideas and take responsibility, all in a supportive environment. Liaison with senior spokespeople within the firm will also be part of the role.


This role would be based in our London office, and you'll benefit from the flexibility of mixing home working and being in the office with our hybrid working approach. There will be the opportunity to travel across our other three offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Birmingham.

Though this is a varied role, your key tasks will include:

Working as part of multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated campaigns that encompass PR, marketing, digital and design to align activities and support business development. Helping to run the press office, responding quickly to media enquiries and maintaining media relationships. Helping to execute the PR plans for specific areas of the firm's services and activities Working closely with the social media team and spokespeople to leverage PR content on LinkedIn Co-ordinating and implementing media monitoring tools to ensure our media coverage is measured and analysed Helping to manage the online media centre. Liaising with spokespeople and experts within the firm Cultivating new contacts within the media Maintaining a keen understanding of industry trends, monitoring developments for topical commentary Helping to draft commentary, press releases, social media posts, articles, blogs and other campaign collateral.

To enjoy and succeed in this role, you will have:

Excellent attention to detail Able to quickly digest complex matters, identify news hooks and present engaging content in a clear and concise way Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously Strong writing skills Confidence to pitch stories to the media A passionate 'can-do' attitude and ability to work under own initiative Someone who is confident and takes a collaborative approach; able to manage a diverse range of internal stakeholders at all levels of seniority A clear and strong verbal communicator A team player who cares about the collective success of the team Please note that as part of the recruitment process for this opportunity, candidates may be expected to complete a writing test.
We would also encourage applications from candidates who perhaps do not possess all the attributes and experience listed above but are competent with the majority and would be able to quickly develop the additional skills and experience required in post with our full support.

In addition to a competitive salary and access to our profit share scheme, we offer:

A flexible selection of employee benefits, so you can choose a package that best matches your lifestyle and needs. A collaborative and encouraging work environment where your thinking and ideas are encouraged. On site mental health and wellbeing assistance. A commitment to helping you develop both personally and professionally, with mentoring opportunities and access to our award-winning learning portal, Aspire. Regular social activities, in addition to three days paid volunteering leave each year and a day's leave to celebrate your birthday. Hybrid working so you can enjoy the positive wellbeing of working from home as well as the benefits of meeting colleagues in our sociable, modern office environments - with the expectation of two 'in-office' days per week. A flexible working window, allowing colleagues the freedom to work flexibly between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

Please note, we recruit on a rolling basis so early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.


We work alongside employers, trustees and financial services institutions, offering independent pensions, investments, benefits and risk consulting services, as well as data and technology solutions.


That's the who and the what. More important is the 'why'. The work we do may not always seem the sexiest. But it's difficult, it's complex, and it's important. We help our clients, their employees, members and customers make decisions that have real and direct consequences on their financial futures.


For 100 years we've taken this responsibility seriously. Together, as a team and with our clients and partners, we're here to build better futures.