£55,000 - £65,000 • Pax8 • Bristol
Once upon a time, Pax8 set out on a mission—to become a household name across EMEA. But every great story needs a storyteller… 📖
As our PR Manager, EMEA, you’ll craft compelling narratives, shape our public image, and make sure our message reaches the right audiences. From managing PR agencies and securing top-tier media coverage, to prepping executives for interviews and scouting award opportunities, you’ll be the mastermind behind our brand’s presence.
You’ll build strong relationships with key journalists, analysts, and industry influencers, ensuring Pax8 stays in the spotlight. Plus, you’ll get to take your storytelling on the road—travelling to major Pax8 events like Beyond, to connect with media and make an impact in person.
If you have a can-do attitude, a knack for turning ideas into headlines, and the ability to roll with the ever-changing media landscape, this could be your next great adventure. Ready to write your next chapter? ✒️📃
About Pax8
Pax8 is the technology marketplace of the future, linking partners, vendors, and small to midsized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support, giving our Partners for the first time a real choice. With a global partner ecosystem of over 35,000 managed service providers, Pax8 empowers SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security. Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale, Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem.
Our servant leaders put employees first and we are about delivering exceptional employee experience to inspire customer experience.
We are Pax8 where our employee experience meets customer experience - come and be "work happy" with us!
Your Day To Day In This Role Includes
🚀 Shaping the Pax8 Story – Lead the charge in crafting and executing PR strategies that put Pax8 on the map. You’ll be on the lookout for new campaign ideas and media opportunities to keep us in the spotlight.
📰 Turn Words into Headlines – From press releases to thought leadership pieces and award submissions, you’ll create compelling content that gets people talking. You’ll also keep our newsroom website fresh and up to date.
🤝 Relationship building – Whether it’s with PR agencies, journalists, industry influencers, or key stakeholders, you’ll nurture the connections that help boost our reputation and influence.
📊 Own our PR reporting - Tracking everything from media coverage to award entries, so we can see the impact we’re making loud and clear.
📺 Keep an eye on the media landscape - track Pax8’s coverage, and stay ahead of industry trends so we always know what’s hot (and what’s not).
🏆 Help Us Win Big – Spot award opportunities that showcase Pax8 as an industry leader, handling everything from submissions to celebrations when we take home the trophy.
More About Us
Best Companies: Awarded Number 50 in the UKs Best Companies
Our Journey from the US to EMEA: https://www.pax8.com/blog/office-opening-bristol/
Get a feel for our progress, culture and how we constantly strive to be better and do better below:
Taste our values & culture here: https://www.pax8.com/en-uk/careers/
Check our HR Leaders people ethos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IO3JTx-Dlo
See our progress in Awards: https://www.pax8.com/en-uk/news-post/pax8-triumphs-with-three-awards-at-the-comptia-uki-spotlight-awards/
https://www.pax8.com/en-uk/news-post/pax8-named-50th-best-mid-sized-company-to-work-for-in-the-uk/
Scott Chasin :- Exciting Times - meet our new CEO
UK - https://www.pax8.com/en-uk/
EU - https://www.pax8.com/en-eu/
We win awards for our people's hard work and the positive experiences they have while doing it. For that reason, we are proud to have just been certified as a 'Great Place to Work'.
You'll Be Ideal For This Role If You Have
- Experience and Industry Knowledge: We're looking for someone with solid experience in PR, communications, or a related field, especially if you've got tech industry exposure.
- Communication and Writing: You can craft compelling messages across various platforms, including social media, and you're well versed at editing and content creation.
- Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: You're a team player with strong interpersonal skills. You can work independently or collaboratively, and you've got a knack for fostering a team-oriented environment. You communicate thoughtfully and tactfully, maintaining a positive reputation for Pax8.
- Time Management and Organization: You're a master at juggling multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You're detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills.
- Technical Proficiency: You're proficient in Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and media monitoring tools. If you're familiar with award application platforms, that's a bonus!
- Media Savvy: You understand new and emerging PR trends and can adapt and apply them to our strategies.
- Integrity and Trust: You demonstrate high levels of integrity, confidentiality, and trust in all aspects of your work.
- Creative and Strategic Thinking: You're a creative and strategic thinker who can organize and lead initiatives to enhance Pax8's brand visibility and reputation.
- Agency and Vendor Management: You've got strong experience in selecting and managing agencies, incorporating external suppliers into internal workflows, and optimizing value and output from these relationships.
- Adaptability in High-Growth Environments: You've thrived in high-growth, fast-paced environments, focusing on agility, efficiency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in this country with a valid right to work.
We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points! We cultivate an environment where we value and encourage a diverse range of perspectives.
We review and acknowledge every application using real humans - please look out for a response from us to your application in your inbox but check spam too!
Salary & Benefits
- Basic Salary £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Dedicated time for training and personal development
- Unlimited access to Linkedin Learning
- Private healthcare covered by Bupa
- Dental Plan covered by Unum
- Health & Wellbeing coaching support
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Royal London Workplace pension scheme
- Pax8 Cycle to Work Support Scheme Available
- Fun and frequent company and team socials
- Share Options after qualifying period
Designated Office & Working pattern
- Tech set up to support great Home and In-office working
- Hybrid & Home Office Working
- 9-5:30 working hours
- Designated Office: Any Pax8 UK office with hotdesking available at Bristol, Farnborough or Derby.
Pax8 Bristol Office Environment
- Amazing brand new offices at The Distillery
- City Centre location within a 5 minute walk from Temple Meads Station
- Set across 3 floors with natural light, break out rooms, balcony spaces and a wellness area
- Games area with X-Box, Table-Tennis, Air-Hockey and Pool Table!
- State-of-the-art Top Brewer Coffee Machines on every floor
- Dedicated desks with laptop dock and two monitors
- Regular social and community events
Pax8 Farnborough Office Environment
- Amazing Offices with natural light
- Dedicated desk with laptop dock and two monitors
- Free on-site parking
- Shuttle bus from Farnborough Main station
- Access to on-site gym
- On-site shower
- Barista grade coffee machine
- Fully stocked snacks cupboard and refreshments fridge
Pax8 Derby Office Environment
- Amazing quirky offices
- City Centre location
- Fully stocked snack cupboard & fresh fruit
- Fully stocked bar with refreshment fridges
- Hot-desking with space for laptops and extra monitors available
- Games area with Xbox, Pool Table, Darts Board and Arcade Machine
- Regular social & community events
If you struggle to get “time out” we’re happy to accommodate early/late conversations and interview times or if you have any queries you can ring the talent partner managing this role, Dan, on +44 117 457 8923 (No Agencies Please)
What’s in it for you?
There’s plenty of scope for a talented individual to progress quickly in this opportunity or to other internal options (internal mobility in 2021 was 30%) as we grow and expand. We have our very own internal academy (the Pax8 University) for personal development plus access to Learning & Development specialist trainers and extensive "born in the cloud" mentors available for your growth. We’ll provide the opportunity stretch and projects to help you thrive and see exactly what you need to achieve to get to the next level. You might even get to exchange work location one day with your colleagues in the USA or across Europe but even if you can't travel right now we guarantee you'll still have fun!
Why Pax8?
Our mission is to build the technology marketplace of the future. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.
As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake pre-employment checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks will be completed for UK candidates only, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, Vero.
Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records.
Equal Opportunities
Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the UK. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with GDPR best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice (https://www.pax8.com/en-uk/job-applicant-privacy-notice/)
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