Job Ref: 213899525

Date: 2021-06-04 11:14:17

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The Entertainer is a family run business and one of UK Retail’s success stories with over 170 stores in the UK and a rapidly growing online and international business that includes the Early Learning Centre and Addo Play brands. We never stand still opening over 50 new stores in the past 5 years and we have huge growth plans currently across partnership retail and International markets.  As a Best Companies accredited business we really care about our people, customers and the communities in which we trade. We are now looking for a PR & Community Manager to join our busy Marketing team based in Little Chalfont, close to Amersham.

Reporting into the Senior Marketing Communications & Brand Manager our PR & Community Manager will be responsible for creating and implementing the PR plan for The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre. You will have a great understanding of our values and our customers, possessing exceptional people and relationship building skills.  The role will be based at our Head Office and offers the chance for some business travel so you must hold a UK driving license with a minimum of 12 months driving experience..  Occasional weekend work may be required however this is primarily a Monday-Friday head office based role. 

PR & Community Manager – Responsibilities

-Develop and deliver The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre PR strategy, delivering campaigns which support the brand messages and deliver against agreed KPIs.

– Management of the PR budget and support events.

– Managing the external PR agency to ensure they are delivering on contract.

– Create and present pitches to secure additional budget to support best in class PR campaigns.

– Manage direct relationships with trade and consumer journalists, including media enquiries and interview requests.

– Working closely with the Partnerships Manager to develop PR plans which can be replicated in our Spanish stores and our curated wholesale and international franchise partners.

– Working closely with the CRM & Social Media manager to establish and deliver The Entertainer’s influencer strategy.

– Supporting with strategic campaign planning, identifying opportunities and implementing.

– Work closely with internal teams (People and The Board) to assist with internal comms and employee charity campaign strategy initiatives for The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre.

PR & Community Manager – Required Skills

– Extensive experience within a PR role, ideally retail or ecommerce.

– A relevant degree or equivalent qualification.

– Experience of managing a PR agency or in house agency background.

– A track record in managing multiple projects with high level of attention to detail.

– Expert understanding of PR and charity relationships, ideally within a retail and ecommerce environment.

– Excellent people skills with a track record of building productive business relationships.

– Excellent working knowledge of Word, Powerpoint and Excel.

As PR & Community Manager you will be a proactive, tenacious individual, with a can-do attitude and a focus on what we can do to meet our brand objectives. You will be flexible, adapting to the needs of the business as you maximise opportunities alongside a keen understanding of reputational risks and how to mitigate them. The PR & Community Manager will possess an expert understanding of PR and charity partnerships and as the face of all PR and community projects you will be expected to communicate confidently at a senior level.

In return for your hard work and commitment the role offers a competitive salary with bonus and additional benefits such as life cover and pension.  It also offers the chance to work in an amazing culture and environment where you will be challenged and can add immediate value with your skillset.

Click apply now to be considered for the PR & Community Manager role and be a part of this continuing success story

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