Total 10 pr media communications job vacancies in Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1AA

Are you ready to take your PR skills to the next level? We're working with a respected boutique agency dedicated to strategic communications for the legal sector.

For over 20 years, this tight-knit team has provided litigation PR, crisis management and day-to-day counsel to high-profile clients. Now, they need someone to manage campaigns end-to-end for their roster of leading law firms and legal professionals.

In this role, you'll hit the ground running developing and executing PR programs to elevate client profiles across media platforms. With excellent written and verbal skills, you'll secure commentary in target outlets, build relationships with journalists and support new biz efforts.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Create and implement PR strategies to boost client visibility in print, broadcast and online
- Foster strong connections with clients and media through regular communication
- Track coverage and report campaign ROI to clients
- Identify creative content ideas for the website and use social media for engagement
- Research prospects and assist with pitch preparations to win new accounts

Here are the skills you'll need:

- 2+ years experience in legal or professional services PR
- Superb written and verbal communication abilities
- A strong news sense and drive to land coverage
- Multitasking and grace under pressure
- Collaborative team player
- Solid IT and social media skills

Here are the benefits of this job:

- Competitive pay
- Flexible full-time hours
- Supportive environment to develop your expertise
- Potential to work on exciting litigation PR and crisis projects

If you're a driven PR pro looking for your next challenge, this legal agency role is for you. Apply today!

Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

At National Highways, we are proud of our purpose - to deliver a better service for road users and to support a growing economy. Millions of people rely on England's motorways and A roads every day, and we want everyone who uses and works on them to get home safe and well.

To help tell our story we need to deliver communications and engagement activity that showcases the positive impact of roads investment, and increases awareness and driver confidence about how to travel safely on our roads.

As a Media Relations Manager within our Press Office Team, you will be responsible for protecting, building and enhancing the reputation of National Highways by providing strategic media handling advice to the organisation, liaising with the media, and providing a proactive and reactive media relations service in line with the communications strategy.

You should be an experienced communicator with a strong news sense and excellent judgement.

This role will be based from our Bedford or Guildford office - (40% office based) Some travel will also be required occasionally for team meetings or to facilitate media events within the region.

What you'll be leading on

• Delivering high quality written material, media briefings and communications activity to promote National Highways and enhance our reputation.
• Providing media handling advice, including developing and implementing communication plans to ensure that the most appropriate communication solutions and channels are being used.
• High profile and often complex issues which will require you to use your specialist expertise to achieve balanced and accurate coverage for National Highways.
• Responding to media enquiries and briefing spokespeople, maintaining effective forward planning, and delivering and managing media events/activities.
• Developing relationships with colleagues across the business and journalists, and coordinating activity with the Department for Transport and other external stakeholders.
• You will also participate in an out of hours duty rota to help ensure road users are informed about traffic conditions and to respond to media enquiries.

To be successful:

• A strategic thinker with political awareness
• Experience of working with teams across an organisation to engage with the public via the media
• Outstanding stakeholder relationship skills
• Experience in producing creative and impactful communications activity for a range of media outlets
• Experience of working with the media, and providing high quality written material

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Are you ready to take your PR skills to the next level? We're working with a respected boutique agency dedicated to strategic communications for the legal sector.

For over 20 years, this tight-knit team has provided litigation PR, crisis management and day-to-day counsel to high-profile clients. Now, they need someone to manage campaigns end-to-end for their roster of leading law firms and legal professionals.

In this role, you'll hit the ground running developing and executing PR programs to elevate client profiles across media platforms. With excellent written and verbal skills, you'll secure commentary in target outlets, build relationships with journalists and support new biz efforts.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Create and implement PR strategies to boost client visibility in print, broadcast and online
- Foster strong connections with clients and media through regular communication
- Track coverage and report campaign ROI to clients
- Identify creative content ideas for the website and use social media for engagement
- Research prospects and assist with pitch preparations to win new accounts

Here are the skills you'll need:

- 2+ years experience in legal or professional services PR
- Superb written and verbal communication abilities
- A strong news sense and drive to land coverage
- Multitasking and grace under pressure
- Collaborative team player
- Solid IT and social media skills

Here are the benefits of this job:

- Competitive pay
- Flexible full-time hours
- Supportive environment to develop your expertise
- Potential to work on exciting litigation PR and crisis projects

If you're a driven PR pro looking for your next challenge, this legal agency role is for you. Apply today!

Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Attention In-Store Marketing Planners! Are you ready to take your marketing skills to the next level? Join our dynamic team as an In-Store Marketing Planner.

CPM have a great opportunity working on behalf of ASDA, £28-32k per annum- DOE, 37.5 hrs per week Mon-Friday and a great benefits package!

The in-store communications team create and execute compelling POS marketing and experiential campaigns for our Supermarkets, Superstores and Express stores. The media is planned to drive basket spend, engage customers, and add shopper satisfaction

As our Branded Instore Media Planner, you will work with the In-store Communications team to coordinate the delivery of POS & experiential campaigns across a variety of campaigns, whilst carrying out team administration to keep all activity visible and ensure effective implementation at store.

Excellent communication skills are essential for the role along with experience working alongside design and print agencies and/or having experience in a similar marketing role.

Ideal location: Leeds, United Kingdom, LS2

What will I be doing?

• Landing in-store customer communications in line with Masterbrand, Commercial & Customer plans.
• Delivering in-store communications that drive value cut through, reaffirm low prices & drive quality reappraisal across POS toolkit & Masterbrand, & Branded POS.
• Support in the execution of specific in-store communications packages that support investment from Brands into Asda Events, developing a cohesive customer journey, with full retail engagement​.
• Support in the execution of in-store communications packages, delivering against key customer & commercial propositions.
• Support transformation of POS processes to maximise efficiency, minimise waste, deliver business plans and improve quality perceptions. ​
• You'll liaise with internal teams (LS Eleven/Traders) and external stakeholders (print/design & experiential agencies), and will be responsible for delivering and checking activity bookings and artwork to ensure the brief is answered with minimum amends.
• Management of all activity through weekly reporting on critical paths - keeping all stakeholders informed on Red, Amber, Green projects and identifying key trends to fix common issues. Whilst ensuring timely sign offs, to agreed guidelines & templates
• Accountability to bring in activity to agreed budgets & executing campaigns in the most cost-efficient way.
• Keeping toolkits and guidelines up to date and accurate
• Working "hand in hand" with the retail operations teams to ensure that what is created can be landed right first time & is the right thing for our stores
• Ensure all activity is legally compliant by attending legal surgeries to ensure all brand communication/competitions are approved
• Provide strong leadership which role models Asda Beliefs and demonstrates cultural awareness

About you:

You will need to be organised with a proven track record of operational executional excellence.

Key skills:

• Organisation and critical path management
• Attention to detail
• Proven track record of operational and executional excellence
• Proven commercial acumen and budget responsibility
• An understanding of formats the ability adapt plans and thinking
• A track record of working with and managing agencies
• You'll have some experience of line management & developing a colleague and be passionate about leading people

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £28000-£32k DOE
• Holiday Package: 26 days holiday plus Bank holidays
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with a pension plan
• Full Brand Immersion: Access first-class training, including a full briefing with Tropicana's leaders

CPM values diversity and is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents encompassing various backgrounds, skills, and capabilities. Our collaborative environment fosters the sharing and celebration of great ideas and achievements.

CPM is an accredited Investors in People Gold award company and place great importance on the training and development of our people.

If this sounds like a great job for you and a culture, you'd like to be a part of then we would love to hear from you!

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Guest Relations Social Media Advisor
We are looking for high potential, social media professional to join our fast-paced existing Guest Relations team as a Social Media Advisor. You will be the voice of Premier Inn Hotels and Restaurants Guest Relations Department across various social media channelsin providing world class service to our guests. If you are a resilient, customer focussed person who loves to engage with people, and resolve issues with experience on social media platforms, then we would like to hear from you.
Reports to: Guest Relations Social Media Team Manager
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Grade: S11
Hybrid/Office based
Location: Chiswell Court, Dunstable
What we need from you:

Demonstrated mastery of English grammar.
Proven ability to remain composed, confident, and well-informed under pressure.
High standards in both verbal and written communication.

Proficient in data capture and administration.
Strong listening skills.
Previous experience handling social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and TripAdvisor.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Adept at resolving complaints effectively.
Goal-oriented and thrive in a target-driven environment.




Unlock the perfect match for your skills! Apply now and be part of an exciting journey where your impact resonates daily. Our team creates unforgettable experiences, delivering consistent quality and service. Join us in innovating for our guests while fostering a great workplace for our team members.
What you'll be doing:

Deliveringexceptional levels of customer service through social media platforms
Working collaboratively with team members and other departments to ensure a first-time resolution
Being accountable for the provision of excellent online reputation management when dealing with customers on social platforms, ensuring social media response guidelines are always adhered to
Providing insight on guest contact trends to inform future marketing campaigns or strategic changes
Being able to multitask
Working towards KPI's

In return for your commitment, we've got some great benefits to offer:

A collaborative work culture that focuses on supporting your success
A flexible working policy you can rely on
Individual BUPA healthcare.
Optional contributory pension matched up to 10%
Up to 25% discount off our brands
Pensions scheme
Performance bonus scheme


Join our vibrant community! Premier Inn spans 1,200 hotels and restaurants across the UK, Germany, and the UAE, but we're more than our locations. We're a team of 35,000 individuals dedicated to crafting memorable experiences every day.
From sourcing the nation's favourite breakfast to ensuring a great night's sleep, we're committed to excellence. As we prepare for new openings and revamp our online presence, we stay focused on the details that keep our guests coming back.
Whether we're your trusted choice for business trips or the venue for your special celebrations, Premier Inn is a constant in a changing world. We invite you to join us, bringing your energy, ideas, and sense of fun. Our doors are open, and our brands await your unique contribution.

Whitbread is an inclusive employer, strongly believing that everyone is unique and there should be no limits to ambition. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation.

You will join a tight-knit team and play a pivotal role in taking Whitbread's internal communications to the next level.
Partnering with stakeholders from across the business, you will help us create a fresh internal communications agenda that connects with our people - whether that's through leveraging our fantastic brand, bringing our channels to life, or bringing helping our leaders inspire our teams. You will shape how we communicate with our teams and create a fresh internal comms environment that sees content, collaboration and content thrive.
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Location:Whitbread Court, Dunstable, LU5 5XE. We offer flexible working.
Why You'll Love It Here

Car: Car Allowance or Company Car (Value of £5,650)
Healthcare: Family BUPA healthcare
Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brand
Bonus: up to 30% annual bonus

Check out all our benefits here: https://www.whitbreadcareers.com/about-us/benefits/
What You'll Do

Support Head of Internal Communications in the development and delivery of the Internal Comms strategy.
Lead on internal communication around our business strategy and performance, including financial milestones and the periods in between.
Quickly establish B successful relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, from our senior leaders to our operational teams
Develop high quality employee campaigns and take end to end responsibility for the delivery of those campaigns.
Working with the Internal Comms Channel Partner, act as the guardian for Whitbread's internal communications channels and have responsibility for the development of our channels to ensure they are fit for our future.

What We Need

Significant experience of working in diverse organisations - preferably a sizeable business or agency - that has a broad mix of employees whether that be demographically, geographically, or professionally.
Impressive verbal and written communications skills
The ability to think on your feet, absorb and synthesize information quickly. A strategic mindset and ability to work with detail
Demonstrable project management experience and a proven track record in executing high quality IC communications and engagement strategies.

Be part of our Team at Whitbread
Open to new ideas, fresh perspectives, unexpected approaches and thinking in new ways. Nothing is out of our reach. Open to possibilities, reaching new destinations and discovering our potential together. It's being able to live in the now, while having a close eye on what's next.
We're open to you, your big ideas and new ways of getting the job done.

Your new company
An independent body which has responsibility for ensuring proper governance arrangements and controls are in place to enable the effective exercise of the Authority's functions and the management of risk.


Your new role

• To ensure our client's communications and engagement department is recognised and promoted as a professional, inclusive and valued emergency service, with all stakeholders and that essential messages are communicated internally and externally.
• To proactively promote the organisation, its work and activities, employees, career opportunities, campaigns, successes and key messages across a variety of digital platforms, both internally and externally, evaluating outcomes where appropriate.
• To work independently to strategically develop and deliver the Service's social media strategy in a creative way, managing all corporate social media channels and supporting on-call stations with their local pages.
• To proactively manage the reputation of the organisation, including media and social media management and monitoring, and provide a timely and full brief to senior managers on risks and issues as they arise, including suggested mitigation and actions.
• To assist and manage the production of creative content, including graphics, infographics, videography and material of all descriptions including digital content and traditional printed materials, liaising with colleagues, internally and beyond the organisation, to ensure materials are appropriate, engaging and reflect the organisation's brand, and act as the corporate photographer/videographer when required.
• To produce well written and accurate communication suitable for different audiences (internal and external), including social media posts, web content, news releases and quotes, articles for inclusion in corporate publications, information leaflets and posters, internal messages and other corporate documents that arise.
• To play an active role in external and internal responses for the organisation during major and significant incidents including crisis management, social media, media handling, photography, video, website management and briefing stakeholders and working together with communication teams from other agencies. This includes attending events and incidents to manage communication and as part of an out of hours evening and weekend on-call rota (additional payment, one in four weeks on call).

What you\'ll need to succeed

• To hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience
• In-depth experience of working within a media/communication or public relations environment
• In-depth experience in creating and implementing digital campaigns utilising multiple platforms and tools including photography and video production to capture well composed photos and video content for a variety of uses.
• In-depth experience of Microsoft 365, especially Sharepoint, Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook, Publisher, as well as design applications such as Canva, Adobe and Photoshop and other content management systems for websites and intranets
• In-depth experience in creative and engaging content for all social media channels for a variety of different messaging and purposes to get messages across to different audiences.
• Effective interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise and articulate way that is suitable and adapted to the target audience (internal and external) and speak publicly with confidence and professionalism including crisis management situations.
• Ability to use social media proficiently such as facebook, X, Flickr, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram and NextDoor

What you need to do now
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If this job isn\'t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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We are recruiting for a communications officer based at our Bedford Hospital site. Occasional travel to the other Trust site at the L&D may be required.

If you can juggle staff communications and engagement, implementing effective communications campaigns and developing our online content this could be the job for you.

This post is an ideal opportunity for someone with the right skills, experience and motivation to devise and implement communications and marketing campaigns, ensuring Bedfordshire Hospitals is the NHS Trust of choice for patients in Bedfordshire and beyond.

We are keen to hear from candidates who have previous stakeholder, marketing, communications, digital or journalistic experience. It goes without saying that you’ll be a fantastic written and oral communicator, who is highly organised and committed to a career in communications. You will also be able to demonstrate initiative, strong administrative and organisational skills.

This is a unique opportunity to drive and influence an evolving communications agenda, gain experience of leading internal communications, stakeholder relations and community engagement and make a real contribution to the delivery of the Trust’s vision and plans for the future.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kath Buggy on07771 341486or by emailkatherine.buggy@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
1. Manage the communications inbox, responding to staff and external enquiries
2. Source, write and edit the Trust’s staff magazine and assist with producing material for the members magazine;
3. Lead or advise on the planning of promotional events including liaison with stakeholders and the media;
4. Understand and present often complex information in more accessible forms in the preparation of press releases, newsletters, advertisements, web site content etc in such a way as to maximise positive coverage of the Trust;
5. Advise managers and departments on the production of Trust patient information/advice including leaflets and other publications;
6. Update content on the Trust’s internet and intranet sites;
7. Provide communications support to various priority projects – Digitisation, redevelopment, merger integration etc..
8. Assist with the ongoing development of the Trust’s communications and marketing strategies, campaigns and plans
9. Co-ordinate photography and photo opportunities and assist the team in co-ordinating filming and interview opportunities
10. Work to tight deadlines, manage conflicting demands on time and deal with an unpredictable workload.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
• Manage the communications inbox, responding to staff and external enquiries
• Source, write and edit the Trust’s staff magazine and assist with producing material for the members magazine;
• Lead or advise on the planning of promotional events including liaison with stakeholders and the media;
• Understand and present often complex information in more accessible forms in the preparation of press releases, newsletters, advertisements, web site content etc in such a way as to maximise positive coverage of the Trust;
• Advise managers and departments on the production of Trust patient information/advice including leaflets and other publications


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Dec 2023

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities Manage the communications inbox, responding to staff and external enquiries Source, write and edit the Trusts staff magazine and assist with producing material for the members magazine; Lead or advise on the planning of promotional events including liaison with stakeholders and the media; Understand and present often complex information in more accessible forms in the preparation of press releases, newsletters, advertisements, web site content etc in such a way as to maximise positive coverage of the Trust; Advise managers and departments on the production of Trust patient information/advice including leaflets and other publications

Are you ready to take your PR skills to the next level? We're working with a respected boutique agency dedicated to strategic communications for the legal sector.

For over 20 years, this tight-knit team has provided litigation PR, crisis management and day-to-day counsel to high-profile clients. Now, they need someone to manage campaigns end-to-end for their roster of leading law firms and legal professionals.

In this role, you'll hit the ground running developing and executing PR programs to elevate client profiles across media platforms. With excellent written and verbal skills, you'll secure commentary in target outlets, build relationships with journalists and support new biz efforts.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Create and implement PR strategies to boost client visibility in print, broadcast and online
- Foster strong connections with clients and media through regular communication
- Track coverage and report campaign ROI to clients
- Identify creative content ideas for the website and use social media for engagement
- Research prospects and assist with pitch preparations to win new accounts

Here are the skills you'll need:

- 2+ years experience in legal or professional services PR
- Superb written and verbal communication abilities
- A strong news sense and drive to land coverage
- Multitasking and grace under pressure
- Collaborative team player
- Solid IT and social media skills

Here are the benefits of this job:

- Competitive pay
- Flexible full-time hours
- Supportive environment to develop your expertise
- Potential to work on exciting litigation PR and crisis projects

If you're a driven PR pro looking for your next challenge, this legal agency role is for you. Apply today!

Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.