Public Relations Executive

**About The Role**

Do you want your next role in Public Relations to involve meaningful and genuinely influential strategic communications?

Do you want to work with the world’s leading media, from national news and flagship BBC shows such as the Secret Genius of Modern Life, to the broadsheets and key automotive and business media titles?

As _the_ voice of automotive risk intelligence, Thatcham Research operates at the cutting edge of research across the Automated, Connected and Electric spectrum. This means our communications have significant impact across a truly diverse and dynamic range of topics and media - and we are looking for a bright PR Executive to join our growing communications team.

**As the PR Executive your responsibilities will involve**:

- Supporting the creation and execution of the strategic communications plan by working closely with the PR Manager and Subject Matter Experts across the business to develop impactful news stories and comms campaigns that drive consideration for our new brand identity and meet commercial objectives
- Managing and developing relationships with media and other key stakeholders to deliver the communications plan
- Planning and developing effective communications material from press releases to social media activity, research publications, internal communications, and the Thatcham Research website
- Supporting the development and ongoing review of key messaging, ensuring its integration into all communications activity
- Monthly reporting and media evaluation to measure impact and influence across key stakeholder groups

**As the PR Executive your skills and experience will include**:

- Degree qualified in a related discipline or, equivalent on-the-job PR experience
- Experience working with corporate / B2B media, with a strong understanding of how different media platforms work and how to adapt content to influence different audiences
- A good knowledge of current affairs and issues, experience of the automotive and insurance industries would be a distinct advantage although is not essential
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to take complex themes and communicate them effectively across various platforms
- Knowledge and experience in developing social conversation calendars and accompanying digital assets, experience in content management platforms a bonus

**What we’re looking for in you**:
You are a confident communicator with a natural ability to build relationships and engage with others. You’re passionate about new media and will bring social media savvy to a fast-paced communications environment; whilst your excellent project and time management skills enable you to effectively plan and manage objectives.

**Salary**: Circa £38,200 negotiable dependent on skills & experience. In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes a 10% non-contributory pension, sick pay, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, TechScheme Vouchers, HealthShield plus more

**Working Hours**:8:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday, 8:30 - 15:45 Fridays

**Location**: Thatcham, Berkshire. Our blended working approach means you’ll spend time working from our head office in Thatcham and from home.

**About Thatcham Research**

At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repair.

With an on-site Crash Laboratory, Repair Technology Centre, Training Academy, Track Testing Facility and Crime Lab, our research expertise is driving some of the very latest automotive developments in technology, materials and standards in this fast moving and highly technical industry.

Thatcham Research is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We are also proud members of the Automotive 30% Club. We are committed to ensuring we have a fair and inclusive recruitment process. **Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any point during your recruitment journey.**

All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £38,000.00-£38,200.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Thatcham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: PR Executive