£35,000 - £40,000 • Business Waste LTD • York
Are you a creative thinker with a passion for digital PR? Do you have a knack for building strong media relationships and delivering standout press coverage? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a Head of PR / Senior Digital PR Lead to join our growing marketing team. You’ll work across a range of exciting brands, including BusinessWaste.co.uk, Divert.co.uk, Protecting.co.uk, and StemProtect.co.uk, playing a key role in building our public profile and driving backlinks to boost our online presence.
About the Role:
You’ll be working closely with our content writer and directly with senior management. As a hands-on PR lead, you’ll be responsible for:
- Crafting compelling press releases and pitching them to journalists
- Building and nurturing relationships with media outlets and influencers
- Developing creative PR campaigns that gain attention and drive links
- Leveraging media databases to target the right contacts
- Brainstorming and executing bold ideas – we love to have fun with our stories, and no idea is too wild to try!
What We're Looking For:
- A minimum of 3 years of PR experience, with a focus on digital PR
- Proven track record of successful media placements and press coverage
- A creative, out-of-the-box thinker who enjoys pitching unique stories
- Experience using media databases and tools to target and track coverage
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why Join Us?
We’re a small but growing team in a business with a £20 million turnover. Our environment is dynamic, supportive, and fun—there's plenty of room to make your mark and grow the PR function. We embrace creativity and encourage bold ideas, meaning you'll have the freedom to push boundaries and try new things.
This is a great opportunity to build and lead a PR strategy in a company that’s on the rise. As our Head of PR, you'll play a key role in shaping our future—and there's plenty of room for growth, including the chance to expand the PR team down the line.
Perks & Benefits:
- Hybrid working: Just 1 day a week in our York office
- 28 days of holiday per year
- Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a cover letter highlighting your recent media placements and PR wins.
We are excited to hear from you!
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Public relations: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in York, YO31 7RE
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