Pr Assistant

**PR Assistant**

Based from our Tunbridge Wells office, as well as from home, our PR Assistant role is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in communications working with some of the world’s most innovative B2B technology businesses.

GingerMay is a multi-award winning B2B and technology consultancy, and we are proud of our reputation for best-in-class integrated communications delivery, exceptional client service, and talented team. We are on the lookout for ambitious individuals who want to enter the world of PR and communications.

In 2010, we were established as an agency that placed work-life balance and staff development at its core when the industry suffered from a reputation of long hours and stress. Today, GingerMay’s values still hold strong. Our forward-thinking purpose has led to industry-busting client standards and retention, with our agency being crowned fastest-growing in Europe and best place to work, among other accolades.

Sustainability is also central to our business values. We continually take actions that drive tangible change, minimise our environmental impact, and further our relationships with ClimateTech clients, who play a major role in building a greener future for our planet.

As a PR Assistant, you will work alongside our account teams developing excellent organisational and prioritisation skills that underpin our media relations, content generation, and social media activity. You will gain invaluable experience of working in a busy PR and communications firm and receive fantastic training, tailored development, and mentoring from our industry-leading team.

This role will be a 6-month fixed contract offering you the experience required to progress on your PR journey. Individuals that demonstrate potential, meet the required performance criteria, and a genuine passion for PR will be offered the opportunity to join GingerMay as an Account Executive following this initial 6-month period.

**What qualities do you need to be a Ginger?**
- Previous proven experience in a PR agency, such as a placement or work experience, is a benefit but not essential
- Willing to get involved from the ground up in an exciting and progressive PR agency
- A proactive can-do attitude is key
- Able to prioritise and juggle multiple deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational skills
- Creative and willing to learn
- Thrives in an environment of flexibility, change and pressure

**And what we’ll give you**:

- Genuinely flexible hybrid working arrangements including flexi-hours and office/home working
- Competitive salary - we believe our entry-level roles deserve a wage which meets everyday needs
- Continuous, tailored professional development including personal coaching, mentoring, and wellbeing support
- Company MacBook Air laptop
- Friday early finish (in summer)
- A dedicated social committee and funded social events
- Virtual and in-person onboarding - we’re fully prepared to get you set up and meeting the whole team
- Focus on mental health and wellbeing, with access to fully-trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Our commitment to ensuring our team is happy and motivated has led GingerMay to win a Silver Company of the Year at the global Stevie Awards, and Management Today’s Flexible Working Business of the Year Award

**GingerMay champions equality for all**

We recognise your freedom of identity and belief, and your right to fairness, dignity, and protection from intolerance and persecution. We will not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against anyone on the grounds of age, sex, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), neurodiversity or disability.

Our team is committed to sustaining a genuine culture where your talent, professional competence, and contributions to collective performance are truly valued. We advocate equal opportunities for all. Every applicant and member of staff is appointed, trained, and promoted on the basis of merit and ability alone.

At GingerMay, we believe it’s our actions and achievements that define us.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Royal Tunbridge Wells: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Royal Tunbridge Wells