PR & Events Lead

Wealthtime; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to lead their PR, Sponsorships, and Events strategy. This role involves developing a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance brand reputation and manage relationships with media and stakeholders. You will oversee exciting events and sponsorships, ensuring alignment with marketing initiatives. Join a forward-thinking team that values professional growth and offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of benefits focused on well-being and recognition. Be a part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions will make a real impact.

Benefits

Yearly discretionary bonus

Generous holiday package

Wellbeing day

Private medical scheme

Income protection scheme

Life assurance scheme

Interest-free season ticket loans

Opportunities for growth

Recognition scheme

Wealthtime Foundation Day

Qualifications

• Experience in developing external communications strategies, especially for events.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PR, Sponsorships, and Events strategy for the business.
• Coordinate relationships with media contacts and industry influencers.

Skills

External communications strategy

Event management

Stakeholder management

Public relations

CRM systems

Written and verbal communication

Education

Degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

Event management tools

Marketing platforms

Job description

At Wealthtime, we take pride in our role as a multi-award-winning financial technology company, known for our outstanding 5-star service platform. Our journey is guided by our shared values and behaviours: 'Seek Opportunity', 'Nurture Each Other' and 'Simply Get Going.'

With new ownership since 2021 and significant investments of over £17 million, Wealthtime is on an exciting path of growth. Our team, consisting of approximately 300 dedicated individuals, is at the heart of our journey, and we welcome you to join us as we continue to make our mark in the industry.

About The Role

The role holder will lead on the PR, Sponsorships and Events for the business to develop and implement a communications strategy that supports both external activity and the marketing plan and promotes and maintains the business’s brand and reputation. They will also help the Marketing assistant manage internal communications.

This will involve coordinating relationships with media contacts and industry influencers, and developing and enhancing relationships with clients, suppliers and internal business partners.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an external PR & Events strategy and programme of activity that is fully integrated with the marketing plan and supports key business initiatives.

Public relations

• Responsible for external media and public relations and managing the PR agency relationship.
• Work with the PR agency to develop and implement a PR plan, to build brand reputation, and ensure effective media coverage across trade/regional press.
• Work with internal stakeholders and the executive team to enhance brand reputation.
• Work with internal stakeholders to coordinate relationships with industry influencers to ensure they understand and are briefed on the strategic narrative and messaging.
• Manage any required crisis external communications, ensuring reputation protected, negativity minimised and source supporting information from within the business.

Events

• Design and oversee the delivery of external events programmes, working with internal stakeholders to identify and secure appropriate speakers and help shape content.
• Manage delivery of comms to maximise attendance for events.
• Stakeholder management and ownership of supplier relationships (venue finding, production etc).
• Put in place an event management policy and process including appropriate tools to help delivery such as delegate management.
• Track developments in the events market to constantly evaluate what we do and ensure delivery remains relevant and innovative.
• Work with Marketing assistant and support management of internal communications to support and help shape internal events programmes.

Sponsorship

• Work with the wider marketing communications team to maximise the benefit of sponsorship agreements and relationships.
• Own and manage the relationship with sponsorship contacts, regularly reviewing sponsorship benefits and opportunities.

Internal Comms

• Develop and implement internal communications strategies to support and align all employees to the company objectives, and ultimately fostering an inclusive company culture.
• Direct Marketing assistant to work with key stakeholders to communicate key company messages.
• Help Marketing assistant manage internal communication platforms ensuring content is relevant and up to date ensuring brand voice and messaging is consistent across all channels.
• Work with Marketing assistant to gather employee feedback and measure communication effectiveness and implement necessary improvements.

You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities that fall within your capabilities as directed by senior leadership.

About You

Specialist Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience of setting and implementing an external communications strategy especially for events.
• Track record of successfully delivering large and small scale corporate events – Adviser facing preferred.
• Track record of successfully delivering sponsorship and partnership programmes.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• A strong understanding of the wrap platform market and how adviser firms operate preferred.
• Strong experience of supporting and working alongside sales and marketing communications teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent drive with ability to work unsupervised under own initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure, and to tight deadlines.
• A good understanding of the UK financial services regulatory environment preferred.
• Anticipates and responds to potential opportunities and threats for the business relevant to the conditions of the market and industry.
• Proficient with event management tools, CRM systems and marketing platforms and the management of data between these systems.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary that reflects your skills and contributions.

Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, balancing the comforts of home with the camaraderie of the office.

Yearly Discretionary Bonus: Look forward to a yearly discretionary bonus as a token of appreciation for your dedication.

Generous Holiday Package: You'll receive 34 days of holiday per calendar year, including bank holidays. Plus, we offer the option to purchase or sell up to 5 additional days per year, tailoring your time off to suit your needs.

Wellbeing at Heart: We understand the importance of your well-being, which is why we offer a Wellbeing day, allowing you to take a break when you need it most, whether it's for your birthday, moving house, or simply pampering yourself.

Professional Growth: We're committed to your professional development and will support and encourage your career advancement.

Comprehensive Health: You and your family's health is a priority for us. We provide a Private Medical scheme that can be extended to full family coverage, an Income protection scheme, and a Life assurance scheme.

Financial Security: Prepare for your future with our Group contributory pension scheme.

Travel with Ease: We offer interest-free season ticket loans to help with travel costs.

Giving Back: You can participate in our Wealthtime Foundation Day to support charitable activities.

Opportunities for Growth: We actively promote internal progression, so your journey with us can take you from agent to team leader and beyond.

Recognition Matters: Our excellent in the moment recognition scheme ensures your hard work is acknowledged and celebrated.

Wealthtime is an equal opportunities employer that places high value on a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognise that people work in different ways, appreciate alternative viewpoints, celebrate individuality, and cultivate a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves at work. We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse workforce and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, cultures, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and long-term health conditions.