Job Description

Job Details

Title:

PR & Communications Manager

Reports to:

Senior Marketing, Media & Communications Lead

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday

Salary:

Grade Range Grade 3, 35,711- 38,622 (5% employer pension contribution, Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus bank holidays)

Location:

Contractually based from our Liverpool office, with some flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval. Travel across UK as required.

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The role of the Public Relations & Communications Manager

As the PR & Communications Manager, you will be responsible for the planning and implementation of Right to Succeed PR strategy, and the development of our media relationships networks. This includes all press and digital opportunities as well as supporting the development of in-house platforms that amplify the voices of our collective partners.

Key Responsibilities

The core objectives of the role include, but are not limited to:

Public Relations

? Develop a PR plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics

? Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media

? Key point of contact for media enquiries and interview requests, ensuring that our internal and external communications align with our broader strategic goals.

? Coordinate all public relations activities

? Direct social media to engage audiences across traditional and new media

? Create impactful press releases and other supporting media materials

? Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness.

? Use Cision One for media monitoring and feedback quarterly analytics

? Issues & Crisis management - spotting potentially negative issues and preparing for them; reacting quickly to issues as they occur and dealing with them in an effective and timely manner.

? Manage relationships with external partners and oversee their promotional activity relating to their key messages.

? Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting partners, funders and decision makers and make appropriate recommendations regarding PR strategy surrounding them

Communications

? Contribute to the development and refinement of the Right to Succeed voice, key messages and identity

? Develop and implement annual communications plans

? Work alongside programme and data departments to produce annual impact reports

? Leverage data and insights to craft compelling stories and elevate our expertise in the industry

? Develop and update communications toolkits for internal staff to use to support consistent media presentation, and toolkit elements for specific fundraising activities and campaigns that can be used internally and also shared with partners and community leaders

? Collaborate with the wider team and programme teams to ensure our events and activities reach the widest possible audience.

? Stay updated on industry trends and implement best practices

? Work alongside the Data, Design and Partnership teams to support research reports and partner communications.

? Evaluate the impact of communication activities and use insights to continuously improve strategies.

Please note the critical responsibilities of this role are described above. They may be subject to reasonable changes from time to time in line with business needs.

Who we're looking for

Experience (essential)

? Proven working experience in public relations required

? Experience in communications management

? Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level

? Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets

? Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews

Experience (desirable)

? Minimum 5 years experience in a Public Relations or Communications role

? Full Clean UK Driving License

Skills (essential)

? Exceptional writing and editing skills

? Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

? Proficient use of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro)

Qualifications(essential)

? BA/MA degree in PR, Journalism, Communications or related field.

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Background Checks

Due to the nature of the role and the work Right to Succeed carries out we will ask the successful candidate to complete an Enhanced DBS check and any offer of employment will be subject to this background check, along with references from previous employers and checks on their right to work in the UK.

As an equal opportunity employer Right to Succeed does not discriminate against those with criminal records and any information disclosed on the background check will only be considered against the risk that could be posed to our staff members or the recipients of our work, and we comply in principle with the DBS Code of Practice.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a CV, PR portfolio and supporting statement and including your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role to recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk by

9am Thursday 13th November 2025.

Your supporting statement must not exceed two pages and should cover your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. This is also your opportunity to demonstrate the written communication skills that will be necessary for the role.

We would also like to see a portfolio of PR pieces to showcase your career highlights. This can be provided in links to articles or a folder of press releases.

Right to Succeed reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier without prior notice. This decision may be made for various reasons, including but not limited to changes in business needs or the identification of a suitable candidate. Candidates are advised to apply as early as possible. If you need any advice or guidance on what to include in the supporting statement, please contact recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk.

Timetable

1st interview - 18th November 2025

2nd interview & Presentation - 25th November 2025

These dates may be subject to change.

Queries

For queries about the role or, for additional information, please contact: recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,711.00-38,622.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M1 3BN