PR & Events Manager

Ignite Digital; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Group contributory pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Season ticket loan

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in Bath is seeking a PR & Events Manager to lead external communications and manage industry partnerships. You will develop a comprehensive PR and events strategy, ensuring brand visibility and reputation. The ideal candidate has proven experience in PR and events management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading external communications and PR campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of sponsorship management and partnership engagement.
• Ability to work proactively, managing multiple projects to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an external PR, Sponsorship, and Events strategy.
• Build relationships with media outlets, industry influencers, and event partners.
• Oversee the delivery of a full events programme, ensuring effective execution.

Skills

Leadership in external communications

Relationship management

Sponsorship management

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Understanding of financial services

Job description

Communications and Events Manager / Public Relations and Events Manager

Hybrid Bath (1-2 days per week in office)

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced PR & Events professional looking for your next challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking business in the financial services sector as a PR & Events Manager. You'll lead external communications, manage industry partnerships and sponsorships, and deliver impactful events designed to strengthen brand presence and engagement.

If youre looking for a role where you can shape strategy, manage key relationships, and take ownership of innovative campaigns, this could be the perfect fit.

About the Role

As PR & Events Manager, you will develop and implement an integrated public relations and events strategy aligned to the companys growth ambitions. Youll manage media relationships, external communications, and a wide-ranging events calendar ensuring the companys brand and reputation are promoted and protected across all touchpoints.

Youll also support internal communications, helping to align colleagues around key business initiatives and fostering a collaborative, connected culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an external PR, Sponsorship, and Events strategy that drives brand reputation and visibility
• Build strong relationships with media outlets, industry influencers, event partners, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee the delivery of a full events programme, including content planning, supplier management, and on-site execution
• Maximise the impact of sponsorships and industry partnerships
• Manage the companys PR agency relationship, ensuring coverage in key trade and business press
• Develop internal communication strategies to engage employees and align them with company objectives
• Continuously monitor trends in the events and media space to ensure innovative and effective campaign delivery

About You

• Proven experience leading external communications, PR campaigns, and corporate events
• Skilled at building and managing relationships with external suppliers, media contacts, and internal teams
• Strong knowledge of sponsorship management and partnership engagement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to work proactively, managing multiple projects and priorities to tight deadlines
• Experience in financial services and ideally within the wealth management, investment management, WRAP platform or financial adviser-facing environments would be an advantage
• A good understanding of the UK financial services regulatory environment preferred.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and leadership teams

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working model (typically 1-2 days in the Bath office)
• Generous holiday allowance (34 days including bank holidays) with options to buy and sell additional days
• Private medical insurance (including family cover options)
• Group contributory pension scheme and income protection
• Wellbeing initiatives including an additional paid wellbeing day each year
• Season ticket loan, recognition schemes, and strong internal career progression support

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, growing business where your voice will be heard and your ideas will shape future campaigns. Youll have real ownership of both strategy and delivery, and the chance to make a visible impact in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

If youre an experienced PR and Events specialist looking for your next step apply today to find out more.