PR & Events Manager

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Job title: Media Relations & Events Manager (six month fixed-term contract)

Location: Maidenhead

It's not about cars. It's about people.
Our human-centric focus is what makes us different from all other car companies, and it's at the heart of everything we create. If you want to join us in our mission to build and grow our teams with talented people who want to make a true difference.

What's in it for you?
We are one of the fastest growing premium car brands looking for an innovative, experienced and passionate Media Relations & Events Manager on a full-time fixed-contract to join our team based at our Maidenhead offices. The role promises plenty of variety with many exciting activities lined up over the next six months. While you'll be responsible for UK activities, you'll be joining a part of the global Volvo Cars communication team and will play a role in influencing our global media events.

What you'll do
Reporting into the Head of Communications for the UK, you'll be responsible for planning and delivering national media events while ensuring we attract the right audience for these events. You'll also coordinate the attendance of UK media on global media events.

In addition, you will help us measure the success of these events with the support of our media coverage and analysis agency. Furthermore, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the department budget and several support agencies.

One of your most important projects will be planning the UK media launch of our new fully electric flagship SUV, the Volvo EX90.

Here are some of the responsibilities in more detail:

• Take ownership for day-to-day management of support agencies to deliver premium media experiences that meet our high standards and deliver to the needs of invited media
• Plan, deliver and host national media events such as UK automotive and lifestyle media launch events for new car models
• Support the planning and coordinating of UK media attending international media events, including all travel arrangements
• Coordinate our attendance at industry events such as test days and award ceremonies
• Track and analyse the coverage achieved from these events to measure their success. This will be supported by a dedicated supplier
• Keep our media lists up-to-date, identify new media to work with and build strong relationships with them
• Day-to-day management of the department budget, including the tracking of spend, forecasting, raising POs and processing invoices
• Assist the wider team when required with press office support, providing prompt, accurate replies to media queries and communications around our products and brand
• Previous experience of working in a similar role and delivering events for journalists and content creators is key. You will be a highly organised team player, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ideally, you will have existing relationships with a variety of journalists and content creators. You will also have a strong grasp of the automotive landscape and know how to tailor events for different types of media
• This is a high-pace department, so to be successful in the role you will be a self-starter, have excellent attention to detail, be able to work under your own direction and use your initiative. We want someone who is creative, good at problem-solving and seeks to constantly improve the way things are done
• We need someone who is an excellent communicator both in writing and speaking
• The role will often require you to be away overnight and will include international travel
• Microsoft office skills are essential. Experience using SAP is preferred but not critical

How to learn more and apply
Please send your application via the link provided by 21 June 2024 at the latest. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR.

For questions about the position please contact our Talent Manager - Leigh Craddock at leigh.craddock@volvocars.com.

Target Start Date: July 2024

Benefits & Life at Volvo Car UK:
• £50,000 - £55,000 per annum DOE on a full-time basis. Competitive salaries that are reviewed and benchmarked annually
• Discretionary, performance related bonus scheme that rewards you whilst you help us to achieve our goals
• Hybrid working in our agile, state of the art offices or from home when convenient for you and your family
• Everyday flexible working Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm depending on business needs
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (4 fixed & 4 unfixed) + the opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days
• 15 days' work from anywhere in the world policy
• 24 weeks enhanced and flexible parental leave for all employees regardless of gender up to a child's 3rd birthday
• Matched pension contribution up to 5%
• Wellbeing benefits such as Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance with Vitality
• 2 paid volunteering / charity days per year
• Access to our preferential employee lease car scheme for you and your family
• Subsidised onsite restaurant plus free refreshments and snacks
• Onsite electrical charging for your Plug-In Hybrid Electric or Battery Electric vehicle.
• A set salary sacrifice spend limit, refreshed every tax year for you to choose from multiple services and products to suit your lifestyle whilst saving on tax and NI within our extensive flexible benefits platform
• Discounted shopping site with 100s of brands and online retailers

Volvo Cars - Driving change together
Volvo Cars' continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.

For the right person, an inspiring, and creative workplace awaits. Did you know that every Volvo Cars employee worldwide has the right to our Family Bond, our new all-gender, paid parental leave policy? You'll also enjoy a culture and benefits package that's made us one of the world's most awarded and progressive employers.

By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, 50% of which will be electric vehicles and sold directly to customers through digital channels. Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we create the driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.