Communications Executive

Confidential; Dover; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service benefit

Free weekly fruit bowl

Wellness and mental health assistance

Employee rewards scheme

Pension contribution scheme

Occupational health

Great annual leave benefit

Social team events

Job summary

Confidential in Dover is seeking a Communications Executive to deliver PR and media activity, thought leadership, case studies and internal communications. You will identify opportunities to promote the company's expertise, achievements and industry insight, and work with cross-functional teams to gather stories and ensure messaging aligns with brand guidelines.

Strong copywriting, editing and proofreading skills are essential, along with exceptional interpersonal, organisational and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Strong copy writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to identify newsworthy stories and develop compelling content for press releases, case studies and thought leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with colleagues, senior stakeholders, journalists and external contacts.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Proactive, resourceful and commercially aware with initiative to identify opportunities.
• Experience in PR, B2B communications or logistics would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver press releases, thought leadership articles, case studies and other corporate communications content.
• Identify relevant PR opportunities, develop newsworthy stories and support proactive media engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, publications and industry contacts.
• Coordinate industry award submissions, gathering information and producing compelling entries.
• Deliver internal communications activity, including announcements and leadership updates for employees.
• Work with Sales, Operations and other departments to identify stories and ensure communications reflect business activity.
• Support consistent corporate messaging across internal and external communications in line with brand guidelines.
• Monitor and report on PR and communications activity, identifying opportunities to improve reach and engagement.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Proofreading

Media relations

Stakeholder comms

Job description

PSM Recruitment are seeking a Communications Executive to work closely with the Group Head of Marketing, the role will deliver PR and media activity, thought leadership, case studies, awards submissions and internal communications, identifying opportunities to promote the company's expertise, achievements and industry insight. This role is based in Dover.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver press releases, thought leadership articles, case studies and other corporate communications content
• Identify relevant PR opportunities, develop newsworthy stories and support proactive media engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant journalists, publications and industry contacts
• Coordinate industry award submissions, gathering supporting information and producing compelling entries
• Deliver internal communications activity, including company announcements, leadership updates and employee communications
• Work closely with Sales, Operations and other departments to identify stories, gather information and ensure communications accurately reflect business activity
• Support consistent corporate messaging across internal and external communications, in line with company's brand guidelines
• Monitor and report on PR and communications activity, identifying opportunities to improve reach, engagement and effectiveness

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong copy writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to produce engaging, accurate content tailored to different audiences
• Ability to identify newsworthy stories, translate complex information into compelling communications and develop content for press releases, case studies and thought leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with colleagues, senior stakeholders, journalists and external contacts
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities independently
• Proactive, resourceful and commercially aware, with the initiative to identify opportunities and contribute new ideas
• Experience in PR, B2 B communications or logistics would be advantageous

Department Marketing

Hours Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.30pm, plus to meet business needs

Benefits:

• Competitive
• Death in service benefit
• Free weekly fruit bowl
• Wellness and mental health assistance
• Employee rewards scheme
• Pension contribution scheme
• Occupational health
• Great annual leave benefit
• Social team events

£28,000 - £32,000 pa