PR Executive

At Compare the Market (CtM) our purpose is to make great financial decision making a breeze for everyone, and that purpose drives us every day.

It’s why we’re on a mission to create an automated quoting engine, with the simplest of experiences, wrapped in a brand everyone loves!

We change lives by making it simple to switch and save money and that’s why good things happen when you meerkat.

We’d love you to be part of our journey.

We are recruiting for a PR (Public Relations) Executive. The successful individual will join a superb team of talented individuals focused on our external facing PR strategy and mission.

You will support this PR team in the delivery of highly engaging, customer-focused PR activity for Compare the Market, maximizing our brand and customer credentials and making sure we remain the UK’s best loved price comparison site.

A highly personable nature, with the ability to work with lots of different stakeholders and a flair for PR is key for this role!

Everyone is welcome.

We have a culture of creativity. We approach our work passionately, improve constantly and celebrate our wins at every turn. We are an inclusive workplace and our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic, whole selves to work. Everyone is welcome. Be you.

This means we’re excited to hear from people with a range of skills, experiences and ideas.

Our people bring our purpose to life.

We champion a culture of innovation and challenge.

Some of the fantastic things you will be involved in:

• Support the development and delivery of impactful PR activities , ensuring CtM and its products are front of mind for customers and partners.
• Stay ahead of trends and think creatively to contribute to discussions about PR opportunities. 
• Support agencies in monitoring and measurement, ensuring  appropriate visibility of PR results within the business.
• Work with agencies to maximise our presence in the current news agenda, helping us to join the conversation seamlessly and with authenticity.
• Understand the business and how we can support commercial delivery against our strategic objectives.
• Support the  team in maintaining strong media relationships and build your own.
• Take part in the running of the “always on” press office, including reactive media queries, taking part in the out of hours rota. 
• Support the planning, aligning and coordination of all PR activity, ensuring the team is well prepared.
• Prepare and / or commission, brilliant copy to bring our PR activity to life.

Develop an understanding of the links between PR, content and SEO to ensure activity is aligned.

There’s something for everyone.

You’ll ideally have

•       Relevant experience and / qualification

•       Superb communication style, both written and verbal

•       An ability to build effective relationships internally and externally

•       Understanding of PR principles and a willingness to learn

•       Good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task

•       Good level of creativity and not afraid to try new things

•       Be open-minded and collaborative

•       Prepared to look at and analyse data and ensure absolute accuracy of content

We’re a place of opportunity. You’ll have the tools and autonomy to drive your own career, supported by a team of amazingly talented people.

And then there’s our benefits. For us, it’s not just about a competitive salary and hybrid working, we care about what matters to you. We are open to part-time options – ask the question!

 From a generous holiday allowance and private healthcare to an electric car scheme and paid development, wellbeing and CSR days, we’ve pretty much got you covered!

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments ahead of an interview

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