Senior PR & Comms Manager (12-months maternity cover)

Future Humber; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications firm in Hull is seeking an experienced Senior PR & Comms Manager to cover maternity leave for 12 months. The successful candidate will manage internal and external communications, lead the PR team, and support business development with creative ideas. The role requires over 3 years of senior PR experience and strong communication skills. It's a great opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PR & Comms experience at a senior level.
• Proactive, creative and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated PR and content strategies and plans for clients.
• Draft and issue press releases.
• Manage media relations activity on behalf of clients.
• Prioritize and allocate work across the PR and communications team.

Skills

PR & Comms experience

Creativity

Team collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Project management skills

Job description

Overview

Company: Pace

Location: Warehouse 6 Princes Dock Street Hull, HU1 2LP

Application Deadline: Sun 30th November 2025

We are looking for an experienced comms professional to provide maternity cover for an initial 12-month contract. You will be responsible for all internal and external communications for our clients and manage the PR & Communications team, bringing the best out of your team and developing them to enhance skills and deliver the best results. You will also provide support to business development activity by contributing ideas and proposals for current and potential clients.

Senior PR & Comms Manager (12-months maternity cover)

We are looking for an experienced comms professional to provide maternity cover for an initial 12-month contract. You will be responsible for all internal and external communications for our clients and manage the PR & Communications team, bringing the best out of your team and developing them to enhance skills and deliver the best results. You will also provide support to business development activity by contributing ideas and proposals for current and potential clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated PR and content strategies and plans for clients
• Draft and issue press releases
• Draft content including:
• blog and social media content
• advertising and marketing content
• intranet and other internal communications content
• Manage media relations activity on behalf of clients, including handling journalist enquiries, selling in stories, arranging and briefing clients on media interviews and providing media training
• Provide support for clients’ internal and external events
• Client liaison as necessary
• Develop / contribute to creative communications ideas and proposals
• Increase commercial awareness and benefit to the business through team development and productivity
• Prioritise and allocate work across the PR and communications team
• Oversee the work of / manage the performance of team members
• Support team members to develop their skills in line with their objectives and personal development plans
• Copywriting (print and online)

Skills And Competencies

• 3+ years of PR & Comms experience at a senior level
• Proactive, creative and enthusiastic
• Collaborative team player
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organised, reliable
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Passionate about reporting and communicating
• People management skills
• Project management skills