PR & Communications Manager (FTC)

ADLIB; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced PR and Communications Manager to drive external communications and media relations. This strategic role involves leading communications initiatives, content creation including press releases, and collaboration with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, proven media experience, and a background in professional services. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract with hybrid working options and generous benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PR, communications, or media relations.
• Strong writing skills and ability to craft compelling external content.
• Experience working with press and media contacts.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning and delivery of external communications activity.
• Identifying PR opportunities and pitching stories to the press.
• Managing media relationships and content creation.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Content creation

Strong writing skills

Organisational skills

Job description

We’re working on behalf of a highly regarded law firm to recruit an a PR and Communications Manager. This is a strategic role focused on driving external communications and media relations. This role will be a good match who has already gained some experience as Public Relations Manager, Media Relations Manager or External Communications Manager for a professional services organisation. This is a 12 months maternity cover contract.

What you’ll be doing

This Communications Manager role involves leading the planning and delivery of external communications activity. Key responsibilities include identifying PR opportunities, pitching stories to the press, and managing media relationships. Content creation will include press releases, media commentary, and thought-leadership pieces that enhance the firm’s reputation.
Ownership of communications around senior hires, financial results, and awards will be a part of this role too. Monitoring of press and social media channels will help uncover proactive and reactive opportunities. Weekly editorial planning meetings will be chaired, and regular media coverage reports produced. This role will also entail collaboration with the Senior Communications Manager and colleagues across digital marketing, business development, and branding is central to the role.

What experience you’ll need to apply

• Proven experience in PR, communications, or media relations.
• Strong writing skills and ability to craft compelling external content.
• Experience working with press and media contacts.
• Ability to lead projects from planning to delivery.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Knowledge of professional services or legal sector (highly beneficial).

What you’ll get in return for your experience

This Communications Manager role offers a competitive salary. Benefits include hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and a supportive working culture. The firm invests in personal development and offers opportunities to grow your career through mentoring and strategic involvement.

What’s next?

Please apply now or get in touch with Ania for more details.