PR & Communications Manager

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PR & Communications Manager, SOCOTEC, Bretby

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Central Services teams here at Socotec. With over 1800 UK employees our Central Services functions are key to ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Based in Bretby, working across the specialisms in HR, Marketing, Finance and IT we pride ourselves of partnering and support our operational divisions to deliver a world class service to our customers.

We're looking for a PR & Communications Manager to deliver the internal communications strategy across SOCOTEC UK. The role will positively impact external engagement and drive understanding of SOCOTEC UK.

Some of the duties of the role will be but not limited to the below -

• Coordinate all public relations activities on behalf of SOCOTEC UK
• Produce all press releases on behalf of SOCOTEC UK
• Produce high quality technical content for on and offline channels
• Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness
• Evaluate monthly communications activity
• Work collaboratively with the other members of the department and wider team
• Build relationships with external suppliers

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven working experience in public relations required
• Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level
• Exceptional writing and editing skills

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you'll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, up to 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, colleague recognition schemes, family friendly support, colleague benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.