PR Manager

Job Description

About the roleAn exciting opportunity has been created within the PR function of Booker, part of the Tesco Group for a PR Manager.Withinthe role of PR Manager you will be responsible for providing a professional and proactive PR support service to the Head of PR promoting a positive Company reputation with all stakeholders through the media in an accurate, timely and controlled manner.This role is based out of our Head Office in Wellingboroughalthough some of the week per week you will working remotely which could be working from customers premises, attending PR events or at our sites across the UK.Role Responsibility

• Supporting the Head of PR in creating a strategic communication plan for the business, identifying opportunities to maximise positive publicity that celebrates the success of the business, our products and customers
• Owning and driving the communication plan ensuring all activities are coordinated and delivered to agreed time scales and budgets
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders in any PR content/activity ensuring the message delivered is accurate and enhances the reputation of the business/customers
• Act as the first point of contact for all media enquiries resolving them efficiently and accurately and within agreed timescales. Escalating appropriately if required.
• Work with Trade media and journalist to review annual editorial plans to identify opportunities to maximise our PR presence
• Attend and manage PR events as an ambassador for Booker and our customers, including press visits to customers premises nationally
• Managing communication and engagement of local stakeholders to ensure they are well informed on our communication plan
• Supporting problem solving through great relationships with colleagues, customers and external stakeholders.
• Deputising for the Head of PR when they are not available dealing with crisis management and complaints in a timely and sensitive way
• Supporting the creation of media content, making appropriate changes and adaptations, responding to rapidly changing situations
• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence
• Championing diversity and inclusion ensuring everyone is welcome at Booker

You will need.

• Flexibility and ability to travel and stay overnight
• Exceptional communication & stakeholder management
• The ability to influence and to be assertive
• To be able to work independently, to problem solve and make commercial decisions
• Great attention to detail, writing of reports, interpreting data and keeping accurate records.
• Experience of total event management and organisation
• Ability toadapt youwork approach
• To be educated to degree level or have extensive experience in: Marketingand/or PR background, content creation/copy writer, journalism/trade press
• Aproven record of working autonomously.
• Experience of developing and managing marketing campaigns

Whats in it for youAt Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• 50% off complete glasses purchases and free eye tests at Vision Express.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About The CompanyBe part of something special. Join our team at Booker.Booker is the UKs leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and servicefor all our customers.Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.Wherever you join us, youll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*