Public Relations and Communications Executive (PR & Comms Executive) vacancy
- Job status: This is a full-time, permanent role
- Location: Homebased (UK) or office-based in one of our offices in Edinburgh or Grimsby
- Salary: The starting salary for this role is £22,942
About Seafish
Seafish is here to give the UK seafood sector the support it needs to thrive. Our work makes a huge difference. We collaborate with a wide range of partners – from seafood businesses and trade bodies to government, regulators and environmental organisations – and we engage in everything from research to campaigns, insight and training.
About the Communications Team
It’s the job of the Seafish communications team to promote the work we do to all of our stakeholders which include our staff, our levy payers, the wider seafood industry and policymakers.
The Seafish communications team provides colleagues working across seven industry priority areas with the support they need to amplify their positive work to a wider audience.
The team is made up of two functions: a PR and communications function focused on campaign management, internal communications and content creation.
There is also a channels function focused on the management of digital channels, brand and analytics, CRM and email marketing.
We are a busy department and also regularly manage media requests from mainstream and trade titles and broadcasters.
How we work
At Seafish we operate a Trust and Performance working environment which focuses on performance - both what you do and how you go about achieving it. We don’t measure time in our Trust and Performance culture, instead we measure delivery. Working in this way means you have autonomy and accountability in equal parts and can work in a way that is most effective for you, as long as your work gets delivered to agreed standards. You’ll have a personal development plan which clearly outlines the objectives and competencies for your role and your learning and development goals. You’ll also have regular catch ups with your line manager, along with mid-year and end of year reviews to formally discuss your performance, competencies and professional growth.
The main dimensions of the role are:
- Supporting the communications team with external communications campaigns by helping to identify opportunities, assisting with campaign planning and delivery, and creating engaging and accessible content.
- Helping to develop engaging and accessible content for sharing across multiple channels, including website, media and social media.
- Providing administrative support to assist with planning, delivery and evaluation of external communications campaigns.
- Scanning the external environment to identify potential communication opportunities or advocates and feeding ideas back to the team.
- Supporting the Internal Communications Manager to deliver staff-focused updates and campaigns.
Key accountabilities will be:
- Helping with delivery of external Seafish communications campaigns by attending meetings and updating campaign management tools.
- Liaising with colleagues and wider stakeholders to co-ordinate and collate information required for content and campaigns.
- Supporting content development by drafting copy, using design tools and templates to create assets or providing information to agencies.
- Proofing and editing copy ensuring our tone of voice and content guidelines are followed.
- Supporting the PR and Communications Manager with media activity by reviewing coverage, monitoring media stories for opportunities, and helping to keep press lists up to date.
- Helping with comms calendar management by feeding in suggestions for potential opportunities or content creation and sharing.
Additional responsibilities will be to:
- Manage own workload and priorities on a day-to-day basis.
- Support campaign management and updating tools as required.
- Record meeting notes and actions and sharing in timely manner.
- Make sound judgements when responding to enquiries internally and externally.
- Recognise when to escalate an issue or problem.
- Work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Essential working relationships will include:
Internal relationships
- Reporting to the PR and Communications Manager
- Working very closely with the Head of Communications and wider Communications team.
- Regular communication with wider colleagues across Seafish while working on campaign planning and content development.
External relationships
- Communicating with industry stakeholders, including engagement with campaign participants and potential ambassadors.
- Liaising with appointed suppliers, agencies and contractors for projects as required.
To be a suitable candidate for this role you should have:
Essential
- A relevant qualification or demonstrated practical experience in PR and Communications
- Basic project management skills
- Content writing skills with the ability to adapt content depending on audience and channel
- Excellent attention to detail and desire to achieve great results
- Competence in using the Microsoft Office suite of programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communications skills and confidence to liaise with colleagues and stakeholders
Desirable
- Some experience with simple design software (for example Canva)
- An interest in the UK media landscape and on what makes a good story
- Experience using Microsoft teams and SharePoint
Special features of the role:
Some out-of-office hours working at events and travelling in the UK.
Every role in Seafish is linked to our bespoke competency framework. The competency levels for this role are:
- Growing Expertise – Maintains personal development
- Embracing Change – Responds positively to change
- Building Relationships – Works well with others and responds effectively to requests for help
- Achieving Results – Develops individual work plan and achieves results
- Influencing with Impact – Calculates personal impact and adapts communication
All roles within Seafish are graded and have defined salary bands. This role is a grade 2 post, and the starting salary is £22,942. A new member’s appointment on the pay spine is dependent on the experience they bring to the role when they start. New candidates normally start at the lower end of the range unless they can demonstrate considerable experience in the requirements of the role.
Additional benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and wellbeing break when the organisation closes between Christmas and New Year (3 additional days).
- Optional five days per year paid volunteering leave for an activity of your choice.
- Trust and Performance culture – you work in a way that suits you to get your work done to the expected standard.
- A generous employer pension scheme – we'll double your contribution up to a maximum employer contribution of 10%.
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits including the Cycle to Work scheme, private medical insurance, gym discounts and eye care.
- Our unlimited employee assistance scheme is a support service available 24/7 – it offers confidential, impartial advice on anything you need such as work, family, finance support or anything else personal to you.
- A professional development culture with plenty of learning opportunities.
- Rewards for high performance each year.
To apply for the post, you should email your application to recruitment@seafish.co.uk. Please include PR and Communications Executive in the subject line of your email.
Your application should include:
- A covering letter or a short video explaining why you are a suitable candidate.
- A recent copy of your CV so we can find out more about your skills and experience.
- A completed copy of our recruitment consent form.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 9 October 2024.
Candidates invited to interview will be given at least one weeks’ notice of proposed interview date to allow you to prepare. At this stage you might be asked to complete a short task in advance of interview and then answer some competency-based questions during interview.
If you need any accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment and selection process, please reach out to us.
Further information
For any queries about the job description or the salary and benefits on offer, please email recruitment@seafish.co.uk.