PR and Communications Executive

Bidwells LLP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Private medical cover

Pension with up to 8% matched

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Wellness day

Paid sabbaticals

Job summary

Bidwells, a leading real estate adviser, is recruiting a PR and Communications Executive to support external PR and internal communications across the UK. You’ll write copy, draft press releases, and pitch to media for multiple teams.

The role requires exceptional writing, stakeholder engagement and strong planning. A degree in English, journalism, communications or PR and some PR experience are preferred; familiarity with social media tools will help you hit the ground running.

Qualifications

• A degree in English, journalism, communications or PR preferred.
• Some PR experience in-house or agency.
• Interest in property or professional services is beneficial.
• Experience with social media tools (Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Able to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Can learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with Canva or media monitoring is a plus.
• Excellent telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Write high quality copy for external and internal channels.
• Draft press releases and comments; identify ways to support PR and communications.
• Build media lists and pitch to local, national and trade press.
• Draft media emails, press releases and briefing documents; monitor coverage.
• Support events, launches and client meetings; attend journalist meetings.
• Write internal news stories content for intranet, signage and newsletters.
• Support internal email updates and arrange internal events.
• Draft blogs, website articles, case studies and thought leadership content.
• Collate slide decks and minutes; support reporting of activities.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Team player

Relationship building

Project juggling

Planning & organisation

Telephone manner

Education

Degree in English/ journalism/ PR

Tools

Canva

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Do you have exceptional writing skills and enjoy building collaborative relationships? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to further develop your PR and Communications career within a leading and highly reputable professional services firm?

Bidwells are a leading real estate adviser specialising in the UK’s most pioneering sectors: science & technology, sustainability, and modern living solutions. As the first multi-disciplinary property consultancy in the UK to achieve B Corp certification, we’re dedicated to delivering sustainable and innovative property advice nationwide.

Due to growth, an exciting new role has been created within our Head Office to join our passionate and friendly Marketing and Communications team. We are looking for an enthusiastic PR and Communications Executive who is results-driven and understands the news agenda to support external PR and internal communications for our varied teams across the UK. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator who can engage effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels.

What you’ll be doing

• Writing high quality and engaging copy for both external and internal communication channels.
• Helping to draft press releases and comments and identifying new ways to support our teams with PR and communications.
• Building and managing media lists and pitching to journalists across local, national and trade press.
• Drafting media coverage emails, press releases and briefing documents, alongside managing media monitoring and compiling coverage reports.
• Supporting events, launches and client meetings.
• Attending events and journalist meetings with the senior team.
• Keeping your finger on the pulse of news trends and competitor activity, bringing fresh, out-of-the-box ideas and creative hooks to team brainstorms and circulating them to the wider business.
• Writing and distributing internal news stories and content including for the intranet, digital signage and staff newsletters.
• Supporting internal email updates and with running/arranging of internal events.
• Drafting and supporting with blogs, website articles, case studies and thought leadership content.
• Collating slide decks, circulate meeting agendas and minutes.
• Supporting with reporting of communications activities.
• Liaising with and collating information for content from stakeholders across the business.

About you

• A degree qualification (or equivalent) in English, journalism, communications or PR would be preferable.
• Some previous PR experience (either in-house and/or agency).
• An interest in property and the built environment, or experience within a professional services environment would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Experience of working with social media tools including Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• A team player - willing to help on projects outside of their personal remit and contributing ideas and suggestions for the benefit of the team.
• Able to build relationships at all levels in the company from team administrators to the CEO.
• An ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to pick up and learn new systems quickly and efficiently.
• Any experience of using Canva and/or media monitoring services would be an advantage.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Professional attitude and presentation.

Why Bidwells?

We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately‑owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B‑Corp), we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation, and creating long‑term value for our clients, communities, and the environment.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with competitive salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward‑thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
• Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.
• Work‑Life Balance: We value your well‑being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.