PR Specialist

Incommunities

. Build and maintain professional relationships with journalists, editors and relevant influencers to secure positive and balanced media coverage .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeBradford • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £45,432 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public relations and communications, with a strong focus on media engagement, content creation, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to handle reputational issues and deliver effective PR campaigns in regulated environments.

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Public Relations ExperienceMedia Content CreationStakeholder EngagementReputational ManagementExceptional Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Press Release WritingMedia Briefing PreparationCampaign PlanningData EvaluationContent Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCollaborative Problem SolvingPersuasive Communication

Industry Keywords

Social Housing SectorPublic SectorRegulated EnvironmentMedia Coverage MonitoringPublic Sentiment Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain professional relationships with journalists, editors and relevant influencers to secure positive and balanced media coverage
Act as the first point of contact for media enquiries
Proactively pitch stories, arrange interviews and briefings, and respond to media requests
Write and distribute press releases, statements, reactive lines and media briefing materials
Identify and broker opportunities for features, interviews, speaking engagements, roundtables, thought leadership pieces and opinion articles
Support preparation for and management of reputational issues and incidents
Maintain the central statement book
Prepare briefing notes, key messages and scripts for spokespeople
Plan and deliver creative, goal-driven PR and communications campaigns
Lead coordination of award submissions
Support stakeholder engagement activity, including events, visits and meetings
Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, providing reports and insight
Track and evaluate PR activity using data and insight to improve effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience in a public relations, media or communications role, leading day-to-day PR activity and securing positive media coverage
Experience of creating high-quality PR content, including press releases, statements, briefings and digital content, to tight deadlines
Experience working in the social housing sector, public sector or another regulated or public-interest environment (highly desirable)
Experience of supporting reputational issues or reactive communications, working calmly and collaboratively in fast-moving situations
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to write and speak clearly, confidently and persuasively to engage, inform and influence a wide range of audiences
Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and maintain high standards of quality
2 days per week in the office - BD17 7BN
Right to Work in the UK - Visa Sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary of £45,432 per year
Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
Option to buy and sell annual leave
Training, development, and qualification opportunities
Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
Corporate health scheme membership
Agile and hybrid working
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Local gym membership discounts
A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
Inclusive and supportive workplace
Mindful Employer commitment
‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation