Job Description

Job Title: Public Relations Manager
Location: Cardiff
Hours: 39 hours per week
Shift Patterns: Monday- Thursday 8.30am -5.00pm | Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Salary: 34,000.00 per annum
Benefits: 30 days holiday | 20% Discounts Across the Group | Pension
Our client are seeking a Campaign and PR Managerto join their Marketing Team. This role is responsible for proactive and reactive PR activity with the aim of building a positive brand image and driving awareness with new audiences. This position would suit someone who has a strong background in developing and implementing PR and Campaign strategies, organising events, and handling any potential crises. The role requires strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
Job responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the PR and Campaign Strategy to achieve organisational goals
• Working collaboratively with external agencies including PR and Creative
• Writing and editing press releases, e-mails, articles, and other promotional materials
• Organizing and managing events such as launch parties, product launches, and public appearances
• Developing and implementing crisis communication strategies to manage and mitigate negative publicity
• Monitoring media coverage, Social comments, analysing public perception, and identifying potential reputational risks
• Developing and managing the PR budget, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effectiveness
• Tracking and analysing PR campaign performance, measuring results, and reporting on key metrics
• Generating engaging brand content to drive reputation, expertise and awareness
• Main point of contact for Charity partners, driving engaging activity and content to drive awareness and coverage for brand.
• Keeping track of competitor marketing and PR activity to identify opportunities and stay ahead of emerging trends
• Working with Celebrity Ambassadors to maximise awareness, content and positive association
• Supporting site openings with effective PR and Marketing launch programme
• Setting measurable goals for campaigns, measuring and showing the Return on Investment (ROI)
• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including: Buying, E-Commerce, Visual Merchandising & Creative, to establish cohesive and successful campaigns

The ideal candidate will have:

• PR or Marketing Qualification: A degree (or equivalent) in PR, Marketing or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to write engaging copy, respond to inquiries, and effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Creativity: Generating fresh and innovative campaigns to capture audience attention.
• Analytical and problem solving skills: Ability to analyse campaign data, identify issues and develop solutions.
• Multitasking: Managing multiple campaigns and tasks simultaneously and under pressure.
• Proficiency in media relations and crisis communication: Press office and Crisis Management experience
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Project management skills: Proficiency in planning, managing, and successfully launching campaigns on time and within budget
• Campaign Execution: Managing the end-to-end process of campaigns, from briefing agencies and freelancers to overseeing content creation and distribution
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with internal teams (e.g., sales, product development) and external agencies to ensure alignment and seamless execution

If you feel these qualities describe you, then we would like to hear from you.