Public Relations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organisation in a key PR role where your skills will shape and protect the company's reputation. You will collaborate within a dynamic team to drive PR strategies that enhance visibility and support growth. This is an excellent opportunity for innovative professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Access to 60+ internal training courses

24/7 access to a GP

Enhanced Family leave

Referral bonus scheme

Employee-led social events

On-site subsidised restaurants

Qualifications

• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to manage agency relationships.
• Experience in developing content and leading crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver integrated PR programmes to enhance external and internal voice.
• Manage external PR agency and prepare media training.
• Coordinate award entries and strategic campaigns.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Job description

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At MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. With a team of over 900 professionals, we work to make things flow smoothly, whether it's for large organisations or individual employees. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team is here to help them adapt and thrive.

By focusing on the core needs of efficiency, productivity, growth, and impact, our employees use their expertise to deliver real solutions through our People and Finance platform. This system, which covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helps businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time.

With over 40 years of experience behind us, MHR’s track record as a high-performance organisation is built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication—all of which we pass on to our customers.

MHR is more than just a place to work; it’s a platform for empowerment. Joining us means bringing innovation, technology, and teamwork seamlessly removes obstacles, enhances your skills, and allow you to focus on what’s most important to you- work that matters.

With us, you’ll grow, find your flow, and make a lasting difference in your career, your team, and your impact.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your PR career by joining a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation. You'll be at the forefront of shaping and protecting the reputation of MHR and its associated portfolios across key markets and geographies. With your excellent written and communication skills, you’ll deliver an integrated PR programme that enhances our external voice and internal alignment. You'll gain valuable experience in managing agency relationships, developing award-winning content, and leading crisis communications - all while working within a dynamic, collaborative marketing team. You'll also develop and execute compelling customer stories, announcements, and testimonials that support business growth.

Your Team

You’ll be a key part of our marketing function, working collaboratively with campaign teams, brand managers, and digital specialists to ensure PR and marketing efforts are aligned and consistent. You will also partner closely with stakeholders across the business, including leadership teams, to amplify our thought leadership, promote internal and external successes, and build media confidence. You’ll manage and get the best from our external PR agency and help ensure media-facing individuals are confident and prepared, including organising media training where appropriate.

Your Impact

Your work will directly contribute to increasing MHR’s visibility, credibility, and commercial success. From delivering targeted PR strategies and securing impactful media coverage to co-ordinating award entries and supporting strategic campaigns, you’ll position MHR as a leader in its field. You’ll measure performance against KPIs and continuously look for ways to maximise ROI and influence through digital and social channels. Your efforts will play a vital role in shaping public perception, supporting new business growth, and maintaining consistency in how the MHR brand is presented and experienced.

Benefits to support you personally and professionally

Alongside the opportunity to work with an incredible team and express your individuality, we offer a range of personalised benefits including:

• Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs
• 24/7 access to a GP through SmartHealth for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave
• Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond 25 days and bank holidays
• Enhanced Family leave
• My MHRewards offering discounts at over 900 retailers
• Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards
• Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000
• Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs
• On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily
• Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage

We value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.

At MHR, we’re completely committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and everyone feels valued and supported.

Whatever your background, abilities and experiences, if you’re excited by this role we want to hear from you. If you require assistance for an interview, please let us know and we’ll make sure your needs are met when you arrive.