Strutt & Parker - PR Manager (Maternity Cover)

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The role
We are looking for a talented and driven PR Manager to drive the profile of Strutt & Parker's Residential business at a really exciting time for the brand. In 2023, the firm announced a refreshed leadership team and expanded its London footprint, hiring property experts in Mayfair, Islington, and Hampstead, alongside Cornwall.

Reporting to the Head of Communications and working alongside the PR & Content Manager and Senior Communications Executive, you will deliver the PR for Strutt & Parker's London region including new homes, the international and private client team, UK research and support on corporate communications as needed, as well as contributing to the brand's social media and content campaigns.

This role is perfect for someone who is ready to step up to a manager level, or who has recently transitioned to a manager role, and is looking for career progression in an established and highly regarded in-house property communications team.

The successful candidate will join a close-knit communications team of six who cover the full spectrum of communications for two brands and who work side by side with marketing colleagues. Everyone rolls up their sleeves and gets stuck in, so we are looking for a someone with a like-minded attitude!

Previous experience in residential property PR is an advantage.

The successful candidate will:
• Thrive on delivering high impact media campaigns for property launches to maximise the visibility of our client instructions.
• Create opportunities to raise the profile of the Strutt & Parker brand and key spokespeople through market commentary on new and emerging trends in target media, on social media and through targeted content.
• Be confident working with data and research and lead on the media campaign for Housing Futures (our annual housing trends report), quarterly reports, as well as bespoke data to create media profile for Strutt & Parker.
• Have a solid understanding of the residential property market, the broader political and business landscape.
• Lead and deliver on long-term projects but also have the confidence and expertise to respond quickly and confidently to immediate issues as they arise, including on social media.
• Be a confident, visible, and trusted advisor who can provide both proactive and reactive communications advice and counsel to multiple stakeholders.
• Be a true team player and support the wider PR team on high profile Country Department and Estates & Farm instructions as needed.

Key attributes needed:
• First-class written skills and the ability to translate complex content into engaging copy for both internal and external audiences.
• Able to spot news-led media opportunities ahead of time.
• Strong journalist relationships with B2B and B2C property publications at a trade and national level, as well as experience of working with broadcast media and social influencers.
• Comfortable working alongside PR agencies and industry bodies.
• An ability to work closely with other members of the marketing and communications team to support the broader company strategy.
• Contribute to monthly reporting to showcase the impact the communications team delivers for the business.
• A willingness to provide cover out of hours when necessary.
• Previous experience in residential property PR is an advantage.

About Strutt & Parker

Strutt & Parker is one of the largest property consultancies in the UK. Our network of over 50 offices in the UK is home to some of the industry's most dedicated advisers, who provide an exceptional level of service across the property spectrum.

In 2017, Strutt & Parker and BNP Paribas Real Estate merged to offer a broader set of services to clients throughout the real estate lifecycle.

The world of real estate is constantly evolving: BNP Paribas Real Estate and Strutt & Parker have ensured that it has a forward-thinking team which both understands and meets the challenges of this changing world, whilst finding the opportunities that change can bring.

Strutt & Parker's residential, rural, development and planning teams continue to operate under the Strutt & Parker brand, whilst the commercial arm of the business operates under the BNP Paribas Real Estate brand. The marketing team is a central function which supports both brands.

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

• Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
• Financial: Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection, long term disability insurance, interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company's Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice

BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

BNP Paribas Real Estate is proud to be an inclusive employer, as recognised by our RICS Inclusive Employer status