Pr Executive

We are looking for a **PR Executive**to join our small but busy **PR and Communications team** based in Leighton Buzzard. This exciting role will help in the day-to-day management of the Group’s press office function. You will support with creating and implementing the strategic communications plan by working closelywith the PR Manager and Head of PR & Communications to help develop impactful news stories, campaigns and services whilst enhancing the reputation of our brands. You will also assist with reactive media enquiries and issues management.
**Key responsibilities of the PR Executive**:

- Assist with the day-to-day management of the Groups press office function with support from the PR Manager.
- Help manage and develop relationships with key stakeholders to deliver the communications plan ensuring all external messaging is aligned.
- Support with developing social media strategies with the aim of increasing brand awareness in line with wider corporate strategy.
- Assist with updating and creating captivating content for the Group on social media sites and on corporate websites.
- Respond to journalists' requests, arranging interviews and organising press visits to help achieve positive press opportunities and maintain strong relationships.
- Work alongside the PR & Communications team to maintain corporate charity partnership, including promoting fundraising efforts and opportunities.
- Support with reactive media inquiries and issues management.

**Experience & skills required to be a successful PR Executive**:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with good attention to detail and accuracy
- Someone who is reactive and able to adapt quickly in a busy press office environment, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and manage a challenging workload
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- A thorough understanding of the UK media landscape and how it works
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
- Passionate about PR and communications
- Proven experience in media relations and press office work
- Experience of working with a broad range of stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience of campaign management

**Connells Group** is the largest and most successful estate agency and property services provider in the UK and, as of March 2021, also encompasses Countrywide.Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,200 branches nationwide, the Group combinesresidential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions.