Events and PR Executive

Diaspora Insurance; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A niche financial services provider is seeking an Events and PR Executive to join their Birmingham team. This role involves coordinating events, creating media content, and enhancing the public image through engagement with diaspora communities. Candidates should have experience in event planning and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for travel and development.

Benefits

Vibrant work environment

Opportunities for travel

Development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning and public relations.
• Proficiency in photography and videography with editing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of events across the UK.
• Create media content during events (interviews, photos, videos).
• Assist in media and public relations campaigns.

Skills

Event planning

Media coordination

Photography

Videography

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Public Relations or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Lightroom

Canva

Job description

Job Title: Events and PR Executive

Department: Marketing (Media)

Reports to: PR and Media Manager

Location: On-site, Birmingham, UK

Travel: Required across the UK and occasionally internationally

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary Range: £23,000 – £28,000 (DOE)

Driving License: Valid UK driver’s licence required

About Diaspora Insurance

Diaspora Insurance is a niche financial services provider offering the Diaspora Funeral Cash Plan and other innovative insurance solutions tailored specifically for African diaspora communities worldwide. Headquartered in Birmingham, we serve clients in over 20 African nationalities globally.

Role Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Events and PR Executive to join our Media team. The successful candidate will support the planning, execution, and promotion of events and media coverage aligned with the brand’s visibility and community engagement objectives. You will play a key role in enhancing the public image of Diaspora Insurance through professional event representation, high‑quality media production, and storytelling that resonates with our niche market.

Key Responsibilities

Events Coordination

• Support the planning and execution of company-hosted and sponsored events across the UK and internationally.
• Conceptualise and implement community engagement events at the company’s Birmingham HQ to enhance the brand’s outreach and presence in target diaspora communities.
• Attend community, cultural, and networking events to represent the brand professionally.
• Coordinate logistics including venue set‑up, collateral, merchandise, transport and post-event reporting.
• Liaise with vendors, partners and internal teams to ensure smooth event delivery.

PR and Media

• Assist the PR & Media Manager in developing and implementing media and public relations campaigns.
• Capture and create compelling media content during events (interviews, photos, video snippets).
• Support press release writing, blog content creation and internal communications as required.
• Maintain and update the media asset library with properly catalogued footage and visuals.

Photography & Videography

• Capture high-quality photos and videos during events, office visits and campaign shoots.
• Edit media content for social media, website, press use and stakeholder presentations.
• Ensure branding and messaging consistency in all visual outputs.

Travel & Representation

• Travel across the UK (and occasionally internationally) for events, shoots and coverage.
• Serve as a brand ambassador and uphold the values and image of Diaspora Insurance in public settings.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning, media coordination and/or public relations.
• Proficiency in photography and videography with demonstrable editing skills using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, Canva or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Confident and engaging public presence with interpersonal skills suited for community-facing roles.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends depending on event schedules.
• Full and valid UK driving licence (essential).
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a passion for community engagement and storytelling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Public Relations, Media, Communications, Events Management or a related field.
• Experience working in multicultural environments or with diaspora communities is a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with social media trends and content publishing tools.

What We Offer

• A vibrant, mission-driven work environment focused on community impact.
• Opportunities to travel and work on exciting, high-impact events.
• Development opportunities within a growing international brand.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Application Deadline: 20th August 2025

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to [e-mail].

Visit us at: www.diasporainsurance.com