PR Manager

Pension Protection Fund (PPF); City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the UK is seeking a PR Manager to lead its press office and enhance its media relations. The successful candidate will be responsible for crisis communication planning, organizing speaking opportunities, and building relationships with industry journalists. This role offers a salary range of £50,000 to £55,000 plus benefits, and requires strong skills in press office management and media engagement.

Benefits

Career development support

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in communications within a corporate setting.
• Strong background in managing a press office.
• Proven experience in planning communications across channels.
• Experience in organizing speaking programs for senior leaders.
• Excellent organisational skills to handle competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the press office and manage media relations.
• Coordinate communication across various channels.
• Secure speaking opportunities for executives.
• Build relationships with trade journalists and event organisers.
• Amplify the PPF’s influence within the industry.

Skills

Press office management

Media engagement

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Job description

Role Overview

As the PR Manager, you will lead the PPF’s press office and oversee our pension media relations, including proactive outreach, crisis communication planning, and the management of external PR partners. Beyond media, you will champion our presence at industry events—securing speaking opportunities, supporting executives, and building strong relationships with trade journalists and event organisers. Your work will amplify the PPF’s influence and credibility across the sector, ensuring we remain at the forefront of industry conversations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the press office and manage media relations, including proactive outreach and crisis communication planning.
• Coordinate communication across multiple channels and manage external PR partners.
• Secure speaking opportunities for PPF executives at industry events and support them at external events.
• Build and nurture relationships with trade journalists and event organisers.
• Amplify PPF’s influence and credibility across the sector to maintain industry relevance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working in a communications team within a corporate environment.
• Strong background in press office management and media engagement.
• Proven experience in planning communications and coordinating activity across multiple channels.
• Experience organising speaking programmes for industry audiences and supporting senior leaders at external events.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship management and influencing.
• Confidence in fostering and managing relationships with external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Challenging role within a business where you’ll receive support to develop your career.
• Opportunities for personal development and skills training.

Location

Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is about 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We embrace diverse talent, welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome here.

Recruitment Policy

No agencies please.

Salary

£50,000 to £55,000 per annum plus Civil Service Pension.