Strategic PR & External Communications Lead

Bright Horizons UK; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons UK is seeking a proactive Communications and PR leader to shape external storytelling across our Nursery and Work+Life brands. You will drive media relations, create compelling content, and elevate brand visibility with journalists, influencers and stakeholders.

You will manage a small team, collaborate with agencies, and guide campaigns end-to-end. The role rewards strong writing, leadership, and a proven track record delivering high-impact PR across multi-channel campaigns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PR, media relations, or communications.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of delivering successful PR campaigns and media coverage.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering PR and external communications strategies and campaigns.
• Building strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and key stakeholders.
• Creating compelling content and securing positive media coverage.
• Supporting thought leadership opportunities and senior spokesperson activity.
• Managing agency relationships, budgets, and campaign performance.
• Leading and developing a small high-performing team.

Skills

PR & media relations

Storytelling

Writing

Stakeholder management

Campaign management

Project management

Collaboration

Education (relevant)

Education

Relevant education

Job description

Bright Horizons UK is seeking a proactive Communications and PR leader to shape external storytelling across our Nursery and Work+Life brands. You will drive media relations, create compelling content, and elevate brand visibility with journalists, influencers and stakeholders.

You will manage a small team, collaborate with agencies, and guide campaigns end-to-end. The role rewards strong writing, leadership, and a proven track record delivering high-impact PR across multi-channel campaigns.