PR Executive

We are looking for a PR Executive to join Team OB in our Support Office on a 6 month fixed term contract.

As a PR Executive at OB you will provide key support across various functions, utilizing your strong organisational and administrative skills to ensure that the team operates efficiently, and tasks are completed to the highest standard.

Our Support Office is based in Tolworth, near Chessington, only a 30-minute journey from London Waterloo. We offer hybrid working with a split of 3 days in the office and 2 days home working per week, and are open to having conversations about working flexibly.

A bit about us …

At Oliver Bonas (OB), our values of Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind are integral to everything we do. Collaboration, imagination, curiosity, and teamwork are key to our success, and everyone has their part to play in making OB a special place to work.

Having fun is key, and a playful and positive approach creates an optimistic environment. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we are serious about what we do.

Our team knows their stuff. They're confident and creative and unafraid to challenge convention to find solutions, taking accountability for their actions, but always with kindness and humility.

An OB PR Executive will:

• Compiling monthly PR reports


• Making sure PR external reporting partners (Cision/PR Shots) are up to date


• Updating press media database


• Sending out imagery and campaigns to media when requested and pitching


• Record, monitor, and follow up on all sample requests and returns


• Coordinate the delivery of media sample requests


• Manage all PR samples, ensuring appropriate tracking, storage, and timely return


• Maintain stock at our SO/warehouse, ensuring accurate records and proper management:


• Assist in producing goody bags for media, charity, and customer events


• Support the organization of PR and marketing events, including some outside office hours - e.g press days & brand events


• Assist with in-store and other retail marketing events, potentially attending some events


• Developing & building relationships with press from target print and online publications


• Manage and maintain the online image bank, including updating image folders


• Log and organise media cuttings for evaluation purposes


• Wrap and send media gifts as required, PLEASE NOTE: When attaching your CV or work examples it is very important that you name your files to include your name and not just "cv.doc" or "curriculum vitae.docx" or "my_illustration.jpg". Instead use a format like this "joe_bloggs_cv.docx"


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• Passion for the OB brand and product


• Positive, can-do attitude


• Strong organisational and administrative skills


• Capable of handling multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously in a fast-paced environment


• Positive, professional, and collaborative, with the ability to build and nurture strong relationships


• Creative, innovative, and resourceful


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related PC packages.


• PR experience within the retail sector is preferable
  
  Manage the media lists and maintain the Media Discount Card scheme (LOVEOB cards)


Bonas Benefits:

• Generous employee discount up to 50% off all OB products


• Free access to our 24 hour employee assistance programme with Care First - offering financial, emotional and vocational support


• Flexible holiday - 30 days (including bank holidays) - increasing to 35 days with length of service


• Annual discretionary profit related bonus scheme


• Free membership for our Westfield Health Cash Plan or Private Medical


• Auto-enrolment into our pension plan


• Free access to our onsite gym


• Cycle to work scheme


• Refer a Friend incentive


• Quarterly free lunch


• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave


• Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Voice network and EDI team


• Mental Health First Aider support


• Education and support throughout Looop eLearning platform