PR & Communications Manager

Central Employment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Employment is seeking a PR & Communications Manager to enhance brand visibility and client engagement. This role involves managing the execution of marketing plans, creating high-quality content, and leading a team of marketing professionals.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a B2B PR or communications role within professional services. Strong copywriting, SEO knowledge, and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a PR or communications role within a professional services environment.
• Familiarity with digital content optimization and SEO strategies.
• Excellent attention to detail in copywriting and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of marketing plans focused on communications and branding.
• Produce written content across various digital platforms.
• Lead a team of marketing professionals, ensuring high-quality output.

Skills

Experience in B2B PR

Copywriting

SEO/GEO knowledge

Proofreading and editing skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

We are partnering with a leading Professional Services organisation to recruit a PR & Communications Manager. With a strong reputation in the market, the business delivers high-quality advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing marketing team and play a key role in enhancing brand visibility, client engagement, and B2B lead generation.

As a PR & Communications Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery and execution of the marketing plan with a focus on brand, digital, design, events, sponsorships, tenders, and internal and external communications and will work in a project manager capacity to execute targeted and impactful marketing activity.

This is a broad, hands-on role ideal for someone with 3-5 years’ experience in a B2B PR, or communications environment, particularly within a professional or corporate setting, joining with line management exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality written content for the website, press releases, articles, blogs, newsletters, social media and marketing collateral
• Draft, edit and proofread content to ensure consistency of tone, style, branding and professionalism across all communications
• Assist in content uploads across digital channels, including image sourcing and formatting
• Liaise with external PR agencies, publishers and media contacts where required
• Manage awards and legal directory submissions, including maintaining submission calendars and coordinating deadlines.
• Draft and edit compelling content for Legal 500, Chambers and other industry award submissions.
• Collect and coordinate information, case studies and supporting content from stakeholders across the business.
• Assist with tender and proposal submissions where required
• Support SEO strategy and content optimisation to improve website performance and online visibility.
• Conduct keyword research and implement SEO/GEO best practice across website and digital content.
• Monitor website analytics and campaign performance, providing insights
• Assist with digital campaigns, social media scheduling and email marketing activity.
• Update and maintain website content using WordPress
• Ensure practice area pages, employee bios and news content remain accurate and up to date
• Assist in website development projects and user experience improvement
• Assist with the planning and delivery of events, seminars and networking initiatives.
• Support wider business development and marketing projects
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic marketing initiatives.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of two marketing professionals
• Set clear objectives, manage priorities and support the team to deliver high quality marketing, communications and business development activity.
• Provide regular feedback, performance management and development support to help team members achieve their full potential.

Skills & Experience Required

• This is the ideal role for a candidate with circa 3-5 years experience of working at PR, Communications level within the professional services industry
• Previous experience within a marketing, communications or PR
• Experience drafting press releases and professional communication's
• Excellent copywriting, proofreading and editing skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong understanding of GEO/SEO and digital content optimisation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading, coaching and developing team members