Marketing PR Executive (12 Month FTC)

TL;DR

PR Executive (Marketing): Supporting development, delivery, and reporting of PR campaigns for a retail brand with an accent on writing press releases, building journalist relationships, and securing media coverage. Focus on analysing performance, managing media centre, and supporting store openings and key business moments.

Location: Hybrid in Yeovil, UK (Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT) with up to 2 days working from home

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK retailer serving trade professionals with tools and supplies.

What you will do

• Support development, delivery, and reporting of PR campaigns
• Write engaging copy and press releases for diverse audiences
• Collaborate with stakeholders across hirify.global and group companies to execute campaigns
• Build relationships with journalists to secure media coverage
• Support PR for store openings, key business moments, and The hirify.global Foundation
• Analyse campaign performance, update plans, manage media centre, and provide crisis support

Requirements

• Background in journalism or external communications
• Strong writing skills with a creative edge
• Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Confident communicator across multiple channels
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Nice to have

• Experience with CMS platforms like WordPress
• Exposure to marketing, campaigns, or events

Culture & Benefits

• 28 days' holiday (increasing to 33) plus flexible 5 days and buy more holiday option
• Hybrid working, flexible hours around core times
• Up to 14% employer pension, life cover up to 4x salary, health cash plan, gym discounts
• 20% discount at hirify.global and B&Q
• Financial wellbeing: Wagestream, share scheme, colleague support fund, cycle-to-work
• Career development, coaching, wellbeing resources, support networks

Hiring process

• Applications reviewed individually; shortlisted candidates invited for informal call or Teams chat
• Comprehensive process with regular contact from Talent Acquisition team
• Open conversations to assess fit and excitement for the role