PR & Events Executive

Entertainer; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate PR & Events Executive to join their vibrant marketing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to craft and implement impactful PR strategies and events that resonate with audiences and drive sales. You will collaborate closely with a talented team, leveraging your storytelling and communication skills to engage with various stakeholders, including media contacts and influencers. With a focus on creativity and innovation, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued and celebrated. Join this exciting journey and help shape the future of a beloved brand.

Benefits

Birthday Leave

Annual Bonus scheme

Retail Trust & Virtual GP

Pension salary sacrifice

Flexible access to pay via Wage Stream

Generous toy discount

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

High Street and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Life Cover

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in PR and Event Management, ideally in retail or lifestyle sectors.
• Deep understanding of digital public relations with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Support PR and events workstreams to drive customer engagement and sales.
• Deliver PR strategies to build brand awareness and drive media coverage.

Skills

Public Relations

Event Management

Communication

Storytelling

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Public Relations

Degree in Communications

Degree in Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Have you got a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places?

Ever wanted to have a secret meeting in the Batcave or immerse yourself in Jurassic World? Join us at The Entertainer Head Office and you can do exactly that in our bright character-based meeting rooms!

This position is based at our Head Office. You must live within a reasonable distance to the office or be willing to relocate by the role commencement date.

Job Purpose

Working in our marketing team, you will be an energetic and passionate PR & Events Executive with a remit to support the delivery and execution of our PR and events strategies, helping us drive sales, build brand awareness, increase engagement, and amplify our messaging across multiple platforms.

Reporting to the Senior PR and Content Manager, you will work alongside the Social Media Executive and the wider marketing team, ensuring a cohesive approach across public relations, events, content, and social media to support our broader business, brand, and marketing objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver impactful campaigns and content that resonate with our audience while driving business growth.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be:

• A clear executional thinker
• Strong communicator with a flair for storytelling
• Confident presenter
• Proactive stakeholder relationship builder
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset

As the role involves some travel, a full UK valid driver’s licence is advantageous.

Skills & Experience

1. Proven experience (1+ years) in PR and Event Management, ideally within the retail, toy, or lifestyle sectors.
2. Deep understanding of public relations (consumer, digital) with a hands-on approach to execution.
3. A degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
4. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

Support on our PR and events workstreams, with a primary focus on driving customer engagement and sales and leveraging activity across all brand touchpoints.

PR:

• Deliver PR strategies as laid out by your manager to drive sales, build brand awareness and advocacy, and drive media coverage for product launches, events, and campaigns.
• Support on key agency relationships including strategy alignment, briefing campaigns, establishing scopes of work, managing budgets, output, and deadlines.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, journalists, and influencers within the toy, lifestyle, and family sectors.

As an employee at The Entertainer, your amazing benefits will include:

• Birthday Leave plus 33 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Annual Bonus scheme
• Retail Trust & Virtual GP
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Flexible access to your pay via Wage Stream
• Generous toy discount
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• High Street and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Cover

So, if you've got a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places, apply now!