PR & Comms Associate Director (Maternity Cover)

As the PR Business Director's second in command, you will have a birds-eye view on all our PR client accounts and be responsible for creating the conditions for the PR team to thrive and produce their best possible work.

You'll have responsibility for:

• Leading the team to deliver client accounts - Providing overall strategic direction for client accounts. Guiding and being accountable for the account team that deliver it. Being the point of elevation for the team's day to day issues and the first point of contact for management.


• Team and process management - Managing the structure and day to day running of the PR department and client accounts. Refining processes and ensuring the team are working effectively and efficiently.


• Growing accounts and winning new ones - Leading and maintaining client relationships. Identifying long-term growth opportunities that grow both the account and the client's business.


• People management and development - Providing team members with the mentoring and support they need to develop and grow in their PR careers.
  
  A role where you can use your 13+ years of experience to inspire and encourage a highly creative and motivated team of PR pros and all round lovely human beings., We're looking for a multi-skilled PR professional with 13+ years of demonstrable PR experience (with a significant portion of that being within an agency).


Experience of both B2B
• and B2C PR is essential given the nature of the clients you'll be working with. Experience working in the retail, fashion, lifestyle and/or commercial property sectors will also stand you in good stead!


We're looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of delivering ambitious, creative and innovative PR strategies and campaigns.


• Is dependable and has the attention to detail and organisational skills to bring ideas to life.


• Is commercially minded, comfortable with financial processes and budgets and able to forecast accurately.


• Isn't afraid to challenge clients or briefs. Enjoys pushing boundaries and finding new, creative ways of doing things (embodying our value Brave).


• Is passionate about creating an environment where you and your colleagues thrive, develop and grow but also have fun and fulfilment (embodying our value Passionate).


• Makes a positive impact - on our clients, colleagues and community (embodying our value Impactful).


• Cares about your team, nurturing them to grow, flourish and shine (embodying our value Human).


• Can be office-based in Marlow three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
  
  A senior position in a local, regional agency where you can make headline news for well-known brands and retail giants.


Well look no further. Because with this maternity cover role, that's exactly what we have to offer...

What is BWP and why should I work for the agency?

BWP is an award winning destination marketing agency. We elevate brands with impactful, creative strategies that bring people to places to achieve commercial growth. Our PR work supports the growth of brands like Trafford Centre, Gravity, Livingston Designer Outlet, Kärcher and Stabilo.

All our employees enjoy the standard benefits you'd expect - a competitive salary (in this case £60k+); 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday; and a pension scheme. Plus, we also offer:

• Hybrid working - everyone at the agency enjoys three days collaborating and building strong working relations with colleagues in our new Marlow town centre offices (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday) and two days working from anywhere.


• Company bonus scheme (up to 10% of annual salary) - if BWP does well, so do you.


• Company wellbeing programme including a free counselling service as needed.


• A busy social calendar - Thirsty Thursdays, payday lunches, monthly socials, an annual trip to Henley Regatta and a bangin' Christmas Party.


• A culture of appreciation, reward, and recognition with monthly and quarterly awards and celebrations.


• Bespoke Personal Development Plans and the mentoring, support and investment you need to ensure you continue to grow and achieve long after this maternity cover role ends., We are aiming to appoint the right candidate to start early September so there's as much handover time as possible; therefore, applications will be considered as they are received.


All applicants will be responded to typically within a week of applying.

Successful applicants will be invited to have an interview on Teams with our PR Associate Director and Business Director. Nail that interview and you'll be invited into the office to present to the PR Business Director and Director of Talent, Culture & Operations. Wow them, and the job's yours.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9-14 months

Pay: From £60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Free parking


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Referral programme


• Work from home


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme