PR Manager

Are you looking for a new challenge in PR? Buro Happold has an exciting opportunity for a PR Manager to join our team in Bath or London. This is a full-time permanent role and offers a hybrid working environment. You will be part of the UK Marketing & PR team in a role that covers our five UK markets (Bath, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, and London). We’re looking for a professional with experience in both public relations and team management who can develop and maintain important relationships with UK media and our retained PR agency. Working with our technical teams to find press opportunities, and to leverage our brand story across the ever-expanding digital landscape, including social media.
Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary. Your key duties
Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast, and online media Coordinate all public relations activities and work with retained PR agency Manage direct media inquiries and interview requests Create content for news releases and byline articles Monitor, analyse and communicate PR results monthly Build relationships with Buro Happold’s Global thought leadership and PR functions to grow industry awareness within UK Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising on an on-going basis.
Your skills and experience
Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level in the UK built environment
Strong team leadership skills
Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry (construction, engineering, architectural) media outlets
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline
CIPR member
What we offer you Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies.
Hybrid working arrangements Brand new office at the Featherstone Building, located near Old Street station Attractive salary Discretionary bonus Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements Generous company pension scheme, life assurance and income protection Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts Enhanced parenthood leave policies 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month A strong commitment to continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities An opportunity to support your local community and those in society that are most in need, wherever they are located in the world through our Share Our Skills (SOS) programme A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from exceptional.
Apply now and be where exceptional is everywhere #LI-CO1 #LI-Hybrid
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