PR Campaigns Manager

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service leader is seeking a Senior PR and Campaigns Manager based in Manchester to design and deliver impactful communications campaigns. This role requires extensive strategic experience and proven success in creating integrated campaigns. The position offers a salary up to £50,000 and 20+ benefits, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a strategic/planning role.
• Success in developing integrated communications campaigns.
• Adept at managing across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver creative internal/external campaigns.
• Champion project management within the team.
• Evaluate campaigns based on outcomes and not just outputs.

Skills

Creative thinking

Project management

Media relations

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a strategic and creative Senior PR and Campaigns Manager to lead the design and delivery of integrated, insight-led communications campaigns and events that support our business priorities. You\'ll work closely with internal stakeholders to translate business challenges into impactful communications, while providing central planning and coordination across the UK&I Brand & Communications team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the PR & Campaigns Director, other relevant internal stakeholders and agency partners to develop and deliver creative, engaging, integrated internal/external events and campaigns to drive growth and fame for the business
• Develop and deliver plans and the associated content to maximise engagement and communications opportunities for campaigns and events
• Champion effective project management and collaboration - via the team PID process - within the UK&I Brand and Communications team
• Build and maintain relevant insight resources to enable the development of effective campaign and event plans
• Support development and delivery of content across internal and external channels as required
• Work with colleagues to evaluate campaigns based on real world outcomes, not just outputs
• Work with the Senior Press Manager to identify and compile entries for relevant award opportunities for campaigns delivered
• Horizon scan for opportunities (e.g. major events, awareness days and weeks, policy announcements) that feed into and enrich campaigns, driving brand awareness and regional key messages
• Own the Brand and Communications team tracker/calendar to ensure all activity aligns and is maximised effectively, whilst also owning the Sodexo wide events calendar

Qualifications

• Essential: Extensive experience in a similar strategy/planning role (in-house or agency)
• Proven success in developing and executing integrated communications campaigns and strategies
• Experienced project manager adept at managing across multiple teams
• Press Officer/media relations experience
• Multi-channel and audience experience
• Credibility as business partner and ability to influence senior leaders and shape their decision-making
• A sense of creativity and bold curiosity - able to identify the difference between a good campaign and a great campaign and willing to challenge partners and stakeholders to get there
• Strong people skills

Benefits and Additional Information

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We\'re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We\'re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we\'re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience. 12 months fixed term contract. We will consider Flexible Working.

We will offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, gym discount, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.