PR & Communications Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne Source: WhatJobs
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We are partnering with a leading Professional Services organisation to recruit a PR & Communications Manager. With a strong reputation in the market, the business delivers high-quality advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing marketing team and play a key role in enhancing brand visibility, client engagement, and B2B lead generation.

As a PR & Communications Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery and execution of the marketing plan with a focus on brand, digital, design, events, sponsorships, tenders, and internal and external communications and will work in a project manager capacity to execute targeted and impactful marketing activity.

This is a broad, hands-on role ideal for someone with 3-5 years’ experience in a B2B PR, or communications environment, particularly within a professional or corporate setting, joining with line management exposure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce high-quality written content for the website, press releases, articles, blogs, newsletters, social media and marketing collateral
  • Draft, edit and proofread content to ensure consistency of tone, style, branding and professionalism across all communications
  • Assist in content uploads across digital channels, including image sourcing and formatting
  • Liaise with external PR agencies, publishers and media contacts where required
  • Manage awards and legal directory submissions, including maintaining submission calendars and coordinating deadlines.
  • Draft and edit compelling content for Legal 500, Chambers and other industry award submissions.
  • Collect and coordinate information, case studies and supporting content from stakeholders across the business.
  • Assist with tender and proposal submissions where required
  • Support SEO strategy and content optimisation to improve website performance and online visibility.
  • Conduct keyword research and implement SEO/GEO best practice across website and digital content.
  • Monitor website analytics and campaign performance, providing insights
  • Assist with digital campaigns, social media scheduling and email marketing activity.
  • Update and maintain website content using WordPress
  • Ensure practice area pages, employee bios and news content remain accurate and up to date
  • Assist in website development projects and user experience improvement
  • Assist with the planning and delivery of events, seminars and networking initiatives.
  • Support wider business development and marketing projects
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic marketing initiatives.
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of two marketing professionals
  • Set clear objectives, manage priorities and support the team to deliver high quality marketing, communications and business development activity.
  • Provide regular feedback, performance management and development support to help team members achieve their full potential.

Skills & Experience Required

  • This is the ideal role for a candidate with circa 3-5 years experience of working at PR, Communications level within the professional services industry
  • Previous experience within a marketing, communications or PR
  • Experience drafting press releases and professional communication's
  • Excellent copywriting, proofreading and editing skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of GEO/SEO and digital content optimisation
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Confident written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience leading, coaching and developing team members

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