PR, Communications and Events Manager

Skipton Building Society; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Manchester is seeking a Comms, PR & Events Manager to enhance their communications strategy. This hybrid role involves content creation, managing PR relationships, and overseeing event logistics. Ideal candidates will have strong copywriting and project management skills with relevant experience in B2B services. The position offers a salary of £35,000 per annum plus benefits such as holiday, medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Additional wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B financial services is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage event logistics from planning to execution.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic communications calendar aligned with business objectives.
• Create content for various channels including blogs, LinkedIn, and PR releases.
• Manage relationships with PR agencies to secure media coverage.

Skills

Experience in PR, communications, or events

Excellent copywriting skills

Hands-on experience with HubSpot

Event logistics management

Managing external PR agencies

Strong budgeting skills

Tools

HubSpot

LinkedIn

Job description

Hours: The role of Comms, PR & Events Manager is a permanent opportunity working 35 hours per week. The role will be hybrid, requiring attendance at our Manchester office 2 days per week.

Salary: £35,000 Per Annum

Closing Date: Thu, 4 Sept 2025

About Skipton Business Finance

Skipton Business Finance, part of the Skipton Group, has been supporting UK SMEs for over 20 years by providing working capital solutions that facilitate their growth. We offer a range of financial products, including invoice finance, and aim to be strategic partners in our clients' success.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer, you will:

1. Develop and manage a strategic communications calendar aligned with business objectives.
2. Create content for various channels including website news/blogs, LinkedIn, email communications, and PR/media releases.
3. Manage relationships with PR agencies to secure media coverage and speaking opportunities.
4. Monitor media coverage, produce reports, and adjust PR strategies as needed.
5. Handle email marketing content within HubSpot, coordinating with the Demand Generation team.
6. Collaborate with designers to ensure message consistency and brand alignment.
7. Plan and coordinate participation in key industry events such as NACFB Expo and broker network events.
8. Support sales with event logistics, collateral, and briefing materials.
9. Manage third-party suppliers and develop budgets, timelines, and KPIs.

Candidate Requirements

To succeed, you should have:

• Experience in PR, communications, or events, preferably in B2B financial services.
• Excellent copywriting skills and content development experience.
• Hands-on experience with HubSpot and LinkedIn for content and campaign management.
• Proven ability to manage event logistics from planning to execution.
• Experience managing external PR agencies and delivering ROI.
• Strong budgeting, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

The role offers:

• A permanent position working 35 hours per week with hybrid working from Manchester.
• Salary of £35,000 per annum plus benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and more.
• Additional benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

This job is active and accepting applications.