Senior PR Manager

easyJet; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major low-cost airline is seeking a Public Relations Manager. This hybrid role involves leading the PR team to enhance and defend the brand's reputation through media campaigns and relationship management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in public relations, media engagement, and event organization. The position also offers a bonus, pension contributions, and excellent staff travel benefits, along with a dynamic team environment at the Luton head office.

Benefits

Up to 20% maximum bonus

PMI

7% pension contributions

Life Assurance

Excellent staff travel benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday

Flexible benefits and extras

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in consumer and corporate public relations, particularly with high-profile brands.
• Proven track record in leading successful media campaigns and managing media relationships.
• Strong event management skills and experience in media training for spokespeople.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an integrated communications strategy to enhance the reputation.
• Managing the UK Press Office team for timely media responses.
• Building relationships with key consumer and travel media.

Skills

Consumer and corporate public relations

Media campaign management

Event management

Creative thinking

Team management

Excellent writing and communication skills

Job description

We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.
We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

Read on if you

• Have experience in consumer and corporate public relations
• Enjoy leading high-profile media campaigns and managing relationships with the media

The Team

Join our dynamic UK PR team, where you will play a crucial role in shaping easyJet’s public image and managing our communications strategy. You will work closely with the Head of UK PR and Public Affairs, leading a talented team dedicated to promoting and defending our brand in the media.

The Role

• Developing and implementing an integrated communications strategy to enhance and defend our reputation
• Managing the UK Press Office team to ensure timely and effective media responses
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key consumer and travel media
• Leading crisis response efforts and ensuring the team is prepared for any situation
• Overseeing the delivery of proactive media campaigns and managing PR agencies
• Producing high-quality communications materials, including press releases and briefings
• Organising high-profile media events and managing budgets effectively

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrable experience in consumer and corporate public relations, particularly with high-profile brands
• Proven track record in leading successful media campaigns and managing media relationships
• Strong event management skills and experience in media training for spokespeople
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop ideas aligned with company strategy
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with a strong commercial awareness
• Ability to manage a team effectively in high-pressure situations
• Familiarity with the airline or transport industry is advantageous

What you’ll get in return

• Up to 20% maximum bonus
• PMI
• 7% pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• Flexible benefits and extras

Practicalities

The role is hybrid, involving time at our Luton head office and some travel across our wider network

Reasonable Adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.