Senior PR Manager

Comms Search & Selection; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer finance brand is seeking a Senior PR Manager to enhance brand presence through innovative PR strategies and impactful campaigns. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working and is ideal for a seasoned PR professional passionate about media engagement and brand reputation management.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of proven PR experience with consumer finance brands.
• Exceptional communication skills with broadcast media.
• Adaptable team player open to new approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer-focused PR activities for brand recognition.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure brand positioning.
• Manage press office and support company spokespeople.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Creativity

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Are you an ambitious, creative consumer finance PR professional who loves building brand and executive profiles through proactive media engagement?

We are partnering with a leading consumer finance brand to recruit a Senior PR Manager for their high performing team. This is a unique opportunity for a PR professional who thrives on delivering creative and impactful campaigns and you will be at the forefront of devising and executing PR strategies that resonate with consumers and amplify brand presence. The role can either be based in London or Cambridgeshire with a hybrid working pattern.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver customer-focused PR activities that enhance brand recognition and customer loyalty.

• Stay ahead of market trends and competitors, leveraging this knowledge to create innovative PR opportunities.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure seamless and authentic brand positioning within the current news agenda.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists and broadcasters, establishing yourself as a key point of contact.

• Manage the press office, including responding to media queries and participating in an out-of-hours rota system.

• Support and train company spokespeople, preparing them for high-impact media engagements.

• Craft compelling copy that brings PR campaigns to life, ensuring alignment with content and SEO strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5-10 years of experience in PR, with a proven track record of delivering successful campaigns for consumer finance brands.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, particularly with broadcast media professionals.

• A strategic thinker who can balance creative ideas with commercial objectives.

• An adaptable and collaborative team player who is open to trying new approaches.

• A reputation management expert who remains focused on maintaining and enhancing brand image.

Package:

Excellent base + 15% bonus and excellent benefits.

Location:

London or Cambridgeshire - Hybrid.

About Us:

At Comms Search & Selection, we pride ourselves on connecting exceptional communications talent with leading companies across the UK and US. We specialise in recruiting mid to senior and board-level appointments across corporate communications, PR, internal communications, investor relations, corporate affairs, and content. Our extensive network and industry knowledge enable us to find the perfect match for both candidates and clients.