2,435 Employee Relations jobs in the United Kingdom

Head of Human Resources - Employee Relations

S1 4HR Southampton, South East £70000 annum plus WhatJobs

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Our client, a dynamic and growing organisation, is seeking a seasoned Head of Human Resources to lead their employee relations function. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from home while driving strategic HR initiatives across the company. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust employee relations strategies, fostering a positive and productive work environment, and ensuring compliance with all employment laws and regulations. This role requires a proactive and empathetic approach to managing HR complexities.

Key responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of employee relations, including grievance procedures, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and performance management support. You will advise senior leadership and line managers on complex HR issues, providing guidance and support to ensure fair and consistent application of policies. Developing and delivering training programs on HR best practices, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, will be a significant part of your role. You will also be responsible for developing and refining HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and effectively communicated. Strategic workforce planning and talent management initiatives will also fall under your purview.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. A minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role with a strong focus on employee relations, is essential. Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law and best practices is required. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and mediation skills are paramount. You must be adept at building strong relationships across all levels of the organization and demonstrating a high degree of integrity and discretion. Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities are crucial for success in this demanding role. Experience in managing change and fostering a culture of employee engagement remotely is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the employee relations function.
  • Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
  • Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues.
  • Oversee grievance, disciplinary, and conflict resolution processes.
  • Drive initiatives to foster a positive employee culture.
  • Ensure compliance with employment law.
  • Develop and deliver HR training programs.
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Labor Relations Manager, Global Corporate Employee Relations (GCER)

London, London Amazon

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This role can be based in any of our EU corporate office locations which include The Netherlands (Amsterdam), Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, UK, Poland, Ireland, France, or Spain.
Are you ready to shape the future of labor relations at scale in one of the world's most customer-obsessed companies? Amazon's Global Corporate Employee Relations (GCER) team seeks an experienced labor relations leader to drive our regional strategy and elevate employee experience across EMEA.
As EMEA Labor Relations (LR) Manager within the GCER team, you'll provide single-threaded leadership for one of the seven Corporate Amazon lines of business (AWS; D&S; AGI; AIGC; Stores; G&A; Entertainment) while managing cross-functional labor relations initiatives across multiple geographies. Reporting to the EMEA Amazon Corp LR leader, you'll develop and execute strategic programs that put our employees first while delivering scalable results.
This role may require up to 30% travel within EMEA.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Risk Management:
- Drive end-to-end ownership of labor relations strategy for assigned line of business
- Lead proactive risk identification and mitigation across multiple geographies
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives that scale
- Partner with key stakeholders to drive operational excellence
Project Excellence & Change Management:
- Own GCER labor relations frameworks for critical corporate initiatives
- Design and implement strategic roadmaps for regional programs
- Lead data-driven continuous improvement efforts
- Drive effective change management across diverse stakeholder groups
Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership
- Partner across functions to drive innovative solutions
- Balance employee experience with business needs
- Influence in a matrix environment
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in employee/labor relations or employment law
- Deep understanding of EU labor laws and collective regulations
- Experience managing complex, matrix-environment projects
- Fluent in written and spoken English (C2) and at least one other European language
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or relevant advanced degree
- Demonstrated success leading EU-wide labor relations initiatives
- Strong bias for action with proven problem-solving abilities
- Experience with data-driven decision making
- Track record of influencing senior leadership
- Ability to deliver results in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
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Global Leader of Employee Relations, Labor Relations and HR Generalist Services

Iron Mountain

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At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That's why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you're looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.
We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.
Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.
**Job Title:** Senior Director, Employee Relations/Labor Relations/HR Generalists
**Reports To:** Global HR Service Delivery Leader
**Employment Type:** Full Time
**Position Overview:**
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Human Resources leader for our new Global Employee Relations (ER), Labor Relations (LR), Compliance and HR Generalist functions. This role will be responsible for setting and executing the global strategy for fostering a fair, consistent, compliant, and high-performing workplace in 60 countries across APAC, EMEA, LATAM and North America. Additionally, he/she will oversee the team that provides HR operational leadership, while ensuring consistent delivery of people practices that support business success. In this new role, he/she will be responsible for the build and optimization of this function together with a team of people leaders and specialists.
**Responsibilities:**
**Employee Relations/Labor Relations Strategy**
+ Partner with key stakeholders to design and implement a comprehensive global ER framework that promotes fairness, legal compliance, and proactive risk mitigation through a consistent application of policies, guidelines and processes for investigations, grievances and disciplinary actions.
+ Serve as the senior point of escalation for complex or high-risk ER/LR matters globally
+ Design and deliver a strategy to enable positive and constructive labor relations
+ Ensure alignment with local legal requirements while driving consistent global standards
**Global HR Generalist Leadership**
+ Oversee the delivery of operational HR generalist services across all regions providing local expertise and insights to support business leaders, managers and HRBPs
+ Support business restructurings, mergers/acquisitions and new business transactions
+ Support the deployment of Global HR programs and information to ensure manager adoption and understanding (e.g. performance management, annual compensation)
+ Ensure effective collaboration between HR generalists, HRBPs, Centers of Excellence (CoEs), and HR Operational functions
**Team Leadership & Governance**
+ Lead and develop a global team of ER, LR, Compliance and HR generalist professionals with a focus on performance, development, and alignment with organizational values.
+ Monitor ER and LR trends, compliance issues, and employee engagement indicators to inform proactive action.
+ Establish and track global KPIs, reporting mechanisms, and governance to ensure ER/LR consistency and effectiveness.
**Governance, Risk & Compliance**
+ In partnership with Employment Law, Global Risk and Global Investigations, proactively identify, assess, and respond to employment-related risk across the organization.
+ Establish governance models, reporting standards, and investigation protocols to ensure compliance with internal policies and external legal requirements.
+ Provide insights and recommendations on trends, audit outcomes, and emerging legal or regulatory risks.
**Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement**
+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging technology and data to enhance employee experience and operational effectiveness.
+ Serve as a key partner to:
+ Employment Law on internal investigations and case resolution
+ Global Investigations on investigations and Global Risk on workplace incidents
+ HR Business Partners on sensitive employee issues, manager capability, and business-aligned HR delivery
+ Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure policies and programs are executed consistently and effectively in the field
+ Act as an advisor to senior business and HR leaders on ER/LR risk, organizational changes, and large-scale workforce events (e.g., M&A, restructuring)
_Note: This role requires up to 10% travel to maintain business knowledge and key relationships with team members and stakeholders._
**The Ideal Candidate.**
+ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, or a related field; Master's or JD preferred.
+ Substantial and progressive HR experience, with deep expertise in employee and labor relations and global HR generalist responsibilities
+ Proven track record of managing global ER/LR programs investigations, and policy implementation.
+ Familiarity with employment laws and labor practices across North America, Europe, APAC, and Latin America, with specific experience in the US, UK, India, Brazil and Colombia
+ Multinational company experience with both unionized and non-unionized environments, and a diverse workforce including professionals, frontline and contingent
+ Experience leading large HR teams across multiple geographies and cultures.
+ High integrity, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.Experience working in a fast-paced, and highly regulated global environment.
+ Experience with HR systems, data analytics tools, and shared services models a plus
+ Professional HR certification such as CIPD, SHRM-CP/SCP, or local equivalent
**What We Offer**
+ Ability to work remote
+ Competitive compensation and benefits package
+ Total Rewards to support your career and wellbeing
+ Professional development and growth opportunities

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Iron Mountain is a global leader in storage and information management services trusted by more than 225,000 organizations in 60 countries. We safeguard billions of our customers' assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and invaluable cultural and historic artifacts. Take a look at our history here.
Iron Mountain helps lower cost and risk, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and enable digital and sustainable solutions, whether in information management, digital transformation, secure storage and destruction, data center operations, cloud services, or art storage and logistics. Please see our Values and Code of Ethics for a look at our principles and aspirations in elevating the power of our work together.
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Public Relations Manager (Media Relations)

BD1 1AA Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber £55000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 18 days ago

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Our client is looking for a highly strategic and results-oriented Public Relations Manager with a strong focus on media relations to join their team on a fully remote basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PR professional to lead media outreach initiatives, build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and influencers, and enhance the organisation's public image. You will be responsible for developing compelling media strategies, crafting persuasive press materials, and managing crisis communications. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional communication skills, a deep understanding of the media landscape, and a proven track record of securing positive media coverage.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies to support organisational goals.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong, proactive relationships with key media contacts across national, regional, and trade publications.
  • Proactively pitch stories, press releases, and media opportunities to relevant journalists and outlets.
  • Write and edit high-quality press releases, media kits, talking points, and other PR materials.
  • Manage media inquiries, coordinating interviews and providing timely responses.
  • Monitor media coverage, analyse results, and provide regular reports on media performance and sentiment.
  • Develop and implement crisis communication plans, acting as a key point of contact during sensitive situations.
  • Identify opportunities for thought leadership and executive profiling within the media.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment on PR initiatives.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging media opportunities.
  • Manage PR agency relationships and projects when external support is required.
  • Organise press conferences, media briefings, and other PR events as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in public relations, with a significant emphasis on media relations.
  • Demonstrated success in securing positive media coverage in reputable outlets.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting compelling narratives.
  • Extensive network of media contacts is highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic PR campaigns.
  • Experience in crisis communications and media management.
  • Strong understanding of the media landscape, including digital and traditional channels.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently, proactively, and effectively in a remote setting.
  • Proficiency in media monitoring and PR analytics tools is a plus.
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Investment Relations

Atitlan Asset Management

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About Us

Atitlan Asset Management, a UK-based wealth manager specialising in crypto-quantitative trading strategies, is seeking an experienced Investment Relations & Business Operations Lead to join our team. With an 8-year track record in multi-strategy trading and the launch of a new bitcoin-denominated multi-strategy fund, we are at the forefront of crypto algo trading, active since 2017.

You Are

A proactive, adaptable, and organised professional who enjoys wearing many hats. You're comfortable working with investors, portfolio companies, and internal teams, while supporting business development, operations, and banking tasks. Detail-oriented yet entrepreneurial, you can manage data, tasks, and relationships with ease. You thrive in dynamic environments, eager to learn, grow, and take ownership in a role with broad exposure and real impact.

Qualifications

  • Strong organisational and business operations management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in an on-site environment in London
  • Bachelor's degree

Plus, but not a must

  • Understanding the hedge fund and crypto ecosystem
  • Relevant experience in the investment or finance industry

You will be responsible for

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with investors and portfolio funds
  • Support business development through research, outreach, and stakeholders engagement
  • Manage banking and exchange operations, including payroll, payments, UK accounts, and bookkeeping
  • Oversee data room organisation, documentation, and file management
  • Coordinate daily operations, task management, and office administration
  • Support marketing efforts through activities like coordinating events and managing LinkedIn content

How to Apply

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and be a part of our journey.

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Senior Media Relations Manager (Public Relations)

B3 1JU Birmingham, West Midlands £50000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client, a prominent organisation with a significant public profile, is seeking an experienced Senior Media Relations Manager to lead their communications efforts in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK . This crucial role involves developing and executing strategic media relations plans to enhance brand reputation, manage public perception, and secure positive media coverage across traditional and digital channels. The successful candidate will be adept at building strong relationships with journalists, proactively managing crises, and crafting compelling narratives. This is a hybrid role, requiring a balance of in-office strategic planning and media engagement, with flexibility for remote work.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to support organizational objectives and brand positioning.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts across national, international, trade, and local press.
  • Proactively identify media opportunities and pitch compelling stories to generate positive coverage.
  • Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other communication materials.
  • Serve as a primary media spokesperson or train and prepare other spokespeople.
  • Monitor media coverage, analyze sentiment, and provide regular reports to senior management.
  • Develop and execute crisis communication plans, acting as a key point of contact during sensitive situations.
  • Oversee the management of the organization's online newsroom and press resources.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and communication alignment.
  • Stay abreast of current media trends, industry developments, and potential reputational risks.

Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, preferably within a large organization or agency.
  • Proven track record of securing high-profile media coverage and managing successful media campaigns.
  • Excellent media pitching skills and a strong understanding of the media landscape.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with outstanding writing and editing abilities.
  • Demonstrated experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
  • Strong media monitoring and analysis skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and media professionals.
  • Strategic thinking, excellent judgment, and strong decision-making capabilities.
  • Experience working in a hybrid environment, balancing office-based and remote responsibilities.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned communications professional to play a lead role in shaping public perception and driving positive media engagement for a respected organisation in Birmingham.
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Senior Public Relations Manager - Media Relations

PL1 2AA Plymouth, South West £55000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Public Relations Manager to lead their media relations efforts. This role is critical in shaping and protecting the organisation's reputation by building strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and media outlets. Based in our **Plymouth, Devon, UK** office, you will be instrumental in developing compelling narratives and ensuring consistent, positive media coverage. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of media landscapes, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to manage crisis communications effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to enhance the company's public image and brand visibility.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, bloggers, and influencers across national, regional, and trade media.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for positive media coverage through press releases, media pitches, and feature story development.
  • Respond to media inquiries promptly and effectively, acting as a key spokesperson or coordinating with designated spokespeople.
  • Develop and manage crisis communication plans, ensuring swift and appropriate responses to sensitive issues.
  • Oversee media monitoring and analysis, providing regular reports on coverage, sentiment, and impact on brand reputation.
  • Collaborate with the wider communications and marketing teams to ensure alignment of PR activities with broader corporate objectives.
  • Organise press conferences, media briefings, and other media engagement events.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging media platforms to identify new opportunities.
  • Manage the PR budget efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in public relations, with a significant focus on media relations.
  • Demonstrated success in securing positive media coverage in top-tier publications.
  • Excellent understanding of media relations best practices and current media trends.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting compelling press materials.
  • Proven ability to handle crisis communications and manage reputational risks.
  • Strong media contacts and established relationships within relevant sectors.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strategic thinker with strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools is desirable.

This is a fantastic chance to lead PR initiatives for a growing organisation in a picturesque coastal city. If you are a strategic communicator with a passion for media relations, we want to hear from you.
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Senior Media Relations Manager - Public Relations

BS1 4UB Bristol, South West £55000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 9 days ago

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Our client, a forward-thinking organisation in the heart of Bristol, South West England, UK , is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Senior Media Relations Manager to lead their public relations efforts. This role is pivotal in shaping and maintaining the organisation's public image and reputation through effective media engagement. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive media relations strategies, building strong relationships with journalists and media outlets, and managing crisis communications. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, a keen understanding of media landscapes, and a proven ability to generate positive media coverage.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategic media relations plans to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key media contacts across national, regional, and trade publications.
  • Craft compelling press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
  • Proactively pitch stories and secure positive media coverage for the organisation's initiatives, achievements, and expert insights.
  • Monitor media coverage and analyze trends, reporting on key metrics and insights.
  • Manage media inquiries and respond to requests from journalists in a timely and professional manner.
  • Develop and execute crisis communication plans, acting as a key spokesperson when necessary.
  • Organise press conferences, media events, and interviews.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, communications, and leadership, to ensure consistent messaging.
  • Advise senior management on media relations best practices and potential reputational risks.
  • Maintain an up-to-date database of media contacts and influencers.
  • Identify opportunities for thought leadership and executive profiling.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or journalism, with a focus on corporate or organisational communications.
  • Proven track record of successfully securing media coverage in reputable outlets.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive narratives.
  • Strong understanding of media relations best practices and current media trends.
  • Excellent networking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in crisis communications and media training is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a hybrid work environment.
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented approach.

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to significantly impact the public perception and success of a leading organisation.
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Remote Public Relations Specialist - Media Relations

ST1 1AE Staffordshire, West Midlands £40000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 19 days ago

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Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Remote Public Relations Specialist, focusing on Media Relations, to enhance their brand's reputation and visibility. This role is fully remote, offering significant flexibility. You will be instrumental in developing and executing strategic media outreach initiatives, building and nurturing relationships with journalists, editors, bloggers, and influencers across various media platforms. Your primary responsibilities will include crafting compelling press releases, media kits, and talking points; pitching stories to targeted media outlets; securing positive media coverage; and monitoring media mentions and industry trends. You will also play a key role in crisis communications, developing proactive plans and responding effectively to manage any reputational challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the media landscape, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a proven ability to generate impactful media coverage. Experience with media monitoring tools and databases (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is highly desirable. You should be adept at identifying compelling story angles, tailoring pitches to specific journalists, and managing multiple media relations campaigns simultaneously. A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment is essential. This position requires a professional who is passionate about building brand narratives and achieving measurable PR results. You will work closely with marketing, communications, and leadership teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment, contributing to the overall communication strategy of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned PR professional to drive significant media impact from a remote location, with key stakeholder connections in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK .

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategic media relations plans to secure positive media coverage.
  • Write and distribute compelling press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, journalists, and influencers.
  • Pitch story ideas and proactively engage with media outlets to secure coverage.
  • Monitor media coverage and industry news, reporting on relevant trends and opportunities.
  • Develop and execute crisis communication plans, responding effectively to media inquiries during sensitive situations.
  • Prepare spokespeople for media interviews and provide coaching.
  • Assist in the creation of media kits, fact sheets, and backgrounders.
  • Track and measure the impact of PR activities and report on key performance indicators.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (3+ years) in media relations or a public relations role.
  • Demonstrated success in securing positive media coverage across various platforms.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive narratives.
  • Strong understanding of media relations best practices and the current media landscape.
  • Proficiency with media monitoring and database tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater).
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in crisis communications is a significant advantage.
  • Familiarity with social media and digital PR strategies.
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Senior Public Relations Manager (Media Relations)

OX1 3BW Oxford, South East £60000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 19 days ago

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Our client, a leading organisation in the academic and research sector, is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Senior Public Relations Manager with a specialisation in Media Relations to join their team. This pivotal role, based in **Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK**, will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive media strategies to enhance the organisation's public profile, promote its research achievements, and manage its reputation effectively. You will act as a key liaison between the organisation and journalists, bloggers, and influencers across national and international media. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in proactive media outreach, crisis communications, and securing positive media coverage. Your responsibilities will include identifying compelling stories, crafting persuasive press releases and media pitches, building and nurturing relationships with key media contacts, and coordinating media interviews for spokespeople. You will also monitor media trends, analyze coverage, and provide strategic counsel to senior leadership. This role requires exceptional communication skills, a deep understanding of the media landscape, and the ability to work under pressure. A strong network within the relevant media sectors is highly desirable. This position operates on a hybrid model, requiring presence in our **Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK** office for key meetings, events, and collaborative work, while allowing for flexible remote working arrangements for other tasks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategic media relations plans to support organisational goals.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media influencers.
  • Proactively identify and pitch compelling stories to target media outlets.
  • Write and edit high-quality press releases, media advisories, and background materials.
  • Secure positive media coverage across print, broadcast, and online channels.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for media inquiries and manage media requests efficiently.
  • Prepare spokespeople for media interviews and provide media training as needed.
  • Monitor media coverage, track key metrics, and provide regular reports and analysis.
  • Develop and implement crisis communication strategies and manage reactive media issues.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging.
  • Stay informed about current events and industry trends relevant to the organisation.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in media relations, preferably within the academic, research, or a related sector.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing media strategies and securing high-profile coverage.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling and pitching abilities.
  • Extensive network of contacts within national and international media.
  • Proven experience in crisis communications and media management.
  • Strong understanding of media monitoring tools and analytics.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strategic thinker with strong advisory capabilities for senior leadership.
This hybrid role is based in **Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK**.
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