UK PR Manager

Robert Half International is currently looking to expand its team with an experienced UK PR Manager to manage the Public Relations (PR) team. The main purpose of the job will be for the candidate to manage and implement the PR content creation and strategy for the UK operations, in order to raise the profile of Robert Half divisions.

The main responsibilities will include, among others:
* Working closely with the Director of Marketing and PR to develop, co-ordinate and implement the content creation strategy for UK. The content is designed to position Robert Half as an industry thought leader and stimulate coverage and discussion in offline and online media.
* In collaboration with the PR agency develop and manage relationships with tier one journalists (online and offline) relevant to our business.
* Working with the PR agency, responsible for the development and execution of relevant, accurate press releases, by-lined articles and comment pieces for target online/offline press.
* Analyse the results of internal surveys to create strong news release angles.
* Manage the annual PR budget and ensure the monthly expenditures are accurate.
* Represent the UK on global company PR calls to discuss and manage the global PR programme.
* Project manage all aspects of the production of all salary guides and any thought leading content pieces.
* Ensure all content is reaching relevant blogs, newswires and working with the Online/Emarketing Manager ensure content is optimised for search engines.
* Produce quarterly quantitative and qualitative metrics to measure the success of the PR programme.
* Escalate issues and be the main point of contact in all crisis management situations, draft holding statements and ensure media policy is circulated to field in times of crisis.
* Maintain an effective in-house press office function by ensuring the journalist database is kept up to date, forward feature lists maintained, press clippings are saved and circulated when applicable, spokespeople biographies and corporate photography kept current.
* Promote company accolades, awards and initiatives to the field in an appropriate manner.
* Manage the internal promotion and roll out of any content pieces to ensure field are able to use the reports to generate client visits.
* Collaborate with Marketing team to create presentation material at conferences and where necessary provide host scripts for all Robert Half client events.

We expect the ideal candidate to be educated to at least Degree level, Honors and postgraduate qualification in Public Relations and Communications. Experience of managing a team, along with working in a marketing and HR role also desirable

Candidates should also show:
* High Level of computer literacy especially Microsoft Excel.
* Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading and communication skills are essential.
* Demonstrated ability to successfully manage national and international media coverage as well as local and trade press to gain positive, business-related coverage.
* Proven track record of securing press coverage including broadcast coverage (radio/television), trade press, nationals and online/social media.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and manage crisis PR communications.
* Ability to influence and communicate effectively with a variety of professionals from Senior leadership to staff-level.
* One or more European languages spoken at a business conversational level.
* Experienced at managing community relations.
* Evidence of successful experience of PR and communications in a recruitment consultancy agency.

To apply for this role, please respond to Hannah Minor with within 28 days of this advert being placed by sending your CV and a cover letter.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

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