Strategic PR & Communications Executive

Bidwells LLP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Private medical cover

Pension with up to 8% matched

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Wellness day

Paid sabbaticals

Job summary

Bidwells, a leading real estate adviser, is recruiting a PR and Communications Executive to support external PR and internal communications across the UK. You’ll write copy, draft press releases, and pitch to media for multiple teams.

The role requires exceptional writing, stakeholder engagement and strong planning. A degree in English, journalism, communications or PR and some PR experience are preferred; familiarity with social media tools will help you hit the ground running.

Qualifications

• A degree in English, journalism, communications or PR preferred.
• Some PR experience in-house or agency.
• Interest in property or professional services is beneficial.
• Experience with social media tools (Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Able to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Can learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with Canva or media monitoring is a plus.
• Excellent telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Write high quality copy for external and internal channels.
• Draft press releases and comments; identify ways to support PR and communications.
• Build media lists and pitch to local, national and trade press.
• Draft media emails, press releases and briefing documents; monitor coverage.
• Support events, launches and client meetings; attend journalist meetings.
• Write internal news stories content for intranet, signage and newsletters.
• Support internal email updates and arrange internal events.
• Draft blogs, website articles, case studies and thought leadership content.
• Collate slide decks and minutes; support reporting of activities.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Team player

Relationship building

Project juggling

Planning & organisation

Telephone manner

Education

Degree in English/ journalism/ PR

Tools

Canva

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Bidwells, a leading real estate adviser, is recruiting a PR and Communications Executive to support external PR and internal communications across the UK. You’ll write copy, draft press releases, and pitch to media for multiple teams.

The role requires exceptional writing, stakeholder engagement and strong planning. A degree in English, journalism, communications or PR and some PR experience are preferred; familiarity with social media tools will help you hit the ground running.