Senior PR And Social Media Executive

Gecko Travel Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel recruitment agency is seeking a Senior PR & Social Media Executive to support their marketing team. The role involves managing social media platforms, generating positive coverage, and increasing brand awareness. Candidates should have over 2 years of PR experience, strong writing skills, and be social media savvy. The position offers a salary between £32,000 and £35,000, alongside a hybrid working model and generous benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for travel enthusiasts.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Travel insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Sabbatical after five years

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PR experience, ideally within the luxury market or travel industry.
• Strong writing skills and creativity are essential.
• Social media savvy with knowledge of Instagram, LinkedIn, and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of PR & Social Media with the proactive PR strategy.
• Manage the company’s social media platforms, primarily Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Generate positive coverage and increase brand awareness.

Skills

PR experience (2+ years)

Strong writing skills

Social media savvy

Experience with Canva

Organizational skills

Keen eye for aesthetics

Passion for travel

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Job description

Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with an award‑winning tour operator who are recruiting a Senior PR & Social Media Executive to join their marketing team.

Role

As Senior PR & Social Media Executive you will support the Head of PR & Social Media and an external PR agency in delivering a proactive PR strategy. You will take full ownership of the day‑to‑day running of the company’s social media platforms (primarily Instagram and LinkedIn). You will generate positive coverage, increase brand awareness, organise press activity, and manage social content that supports the wider marketing team.

You Will Have

• 2+ years’ PR experience (in‑house or agency), ideally within the luxury market or travel industry
• Strong writing skills and creativity
• Social‑media savvy with solid knowledge of Instagram, LinkedIn and scheduling tools
• Experience with Canva and Photoshop
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and work under pressure
• A keen eye for aesthetics, with the ability to create visually appealing, on‑brand content
• A passion for travel

Additional Info

• Salary £32-35,000 depending on experience
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid working model with a minimum 2 days per week in the office in South West London
• Private healthcare and travel insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Sabbatical after five years of continuous service

Apply with your CV quoting GTR1817 or visit our website. If you don’t hear from us within 7 days, unfortunately your application hasn’t been successful this time.