PR And Communications Manager

Adecco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a PR and Communications Manager in London. This role requires expertise in communications within the sportswear industry, particularly football. You will lead communication strategies, develop compelling narratives, and enhance media connections. The ideal candidate has significant experience, exceptional project management abilities, and a passion for the football culture. This is a fixed-term position offering competitive hourly remuneration.

Qualifications

• Experienced communications professional with a deep understanding of sport, style, and culture.
• Strategic, creative, and collaborative with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to deliver impactful campaigns and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategy for football and training in the UK.
• Develop innovative storytelling and consumer engagement initiatives.
• Build and strengthen media and cultural connections.

Skills

Strong communications experience in sportswear, fashion, or related fields

Deep knowledge of UK football culture

Proven track record developing comms strategies

Strong media relations

Excellent project management skills

Job description

Overview

PR and Communications Manager

Location: Kings Cross, London, UK

Remuneration: £26.44 - £30.76 per hour

Contract Details: Fixed term, 1 year

About Nike Communications

Nike's Communications team builds authentic connections with audiences through innovation and sport. We tell powerful brand stories, strengthen reputation, and engage consumers, media, athletes, and employees.

Who we’re looking for

An experienced communications professional with a deep understanding of sport, style, and culture—particularly football. You’re strategic, creative, and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key requirements

• Strong communications experience in sportswear, fashion, or related fields.
• Deep knowledge of UK football culture and the sport/style intersection.
• Proven track record developing and executing storytelling-led comms strategies.
• Strong media relations and network across relevant outlets and creators.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work across teams.

What you’ll do

• Lead communications strategy for football and training in the UK.
• Develop innovative storytelling and consumer engagement initiatives.
• Build and strengthen media and cultural connections.
• Deliver impactful campaigns and events across Nike's key categories.

Who you’ll work with

You’ll join the UK Communications & Media Relations team, reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, and collaborate with peers across EMEA and Global, with a focus on football and training.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess a growth mindset, we want to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your career with us!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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