PR & Communications Executive

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Chadwell Heath, Romford

Working Hours: 40 Hours, 08.00 – 17.00 Monday – Friday (1hour lunch break)

Salary: £22,000 – £28,000 per annum + benefits

Benefits:

We value every member of our team and believe in rewarding hard work. We are now looking for a PR & Communications Executive to excel in our friendly and family-like environment and we have many incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and valuable.

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive and ongoing training
• Great staff discount on N&C products
• Perk box discounts
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• 31 days holidays, inc. Bank Holidays
• A genuine work-life balance
• Immediate start available

Nicholls and Clarke Group of Companies is a business dedicated to providing building materials throughout the UK. As a Group function, you will join a marketing department that look after a number of brands within the Group, with a mix of B2B and B2C focus.

The Role – PR & Communications Executive:     

• Creating engaging and unique content for offline as well as digital campaigns, with appropriate communications to meet objectives
• Driving traffic/awareness to our brands through various activities such as social media, blog writing, email campaigns & offline mediums
• Maintaining ongoing communications through offline media and online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Hootsuite, Mailchimp & Canva
• Developing a communications schedule using Hootsuite and preparing relevant content to meet brand objectives in advance
• Drafting strong and engaging copy for press releases, websites, editorials, blogs, forums, company news and literature
• Building a network of media and influencer contacts
• Researching, creating, and updating our websites with company stories, case studies, blogs and more

Requirements for the PR & Communications Executive:

• At least 2 years’ experience in PR or communications
• Able to demonstrate high-quality written content for a variety of mediums
• Strong creative writing skills – Able to write quickly and creatively to draft engaging copy for press releases, editorials, and posts
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Solutions-focused with a positive attitude and a hunger to develop and progress
• Strong time management – Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects at one time whilst ensuring all deadlines are met
• Clear understanding of PR and communications with a desire to further develop your career in this field