PR Executive

TL;DR

PR Executive: Supporting press office and delivering PR campaigns for a retail brand with an accent on writing press releases, media relations, and campaign execution. Focus on building journalist relationships, securing coverage, analysing performance, and managing communications.

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

Company

Leading UK retailer of trade tools, power tools, and building supplies, part of the Kingfisher group.

What you will do

• Develop, deliver, and report on PR campaigns across business initiatives.
• Write engaging press releases and copy for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to execute campaigns and store openings.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists to secure media coverage.
• Analyse campaign performance and share insights with teams.
• Manage media centre, support internal/external communications, and handle crisis situations.

Requirements

• Background in journalism or external communications.
• Strong writing skills with creativity.
• Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Confident communication across channels.
• Highly organised with multi-priority management.
• Proficiency in 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 option.
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH), flexible hours around core times.
• Up to 14% employer pension, 4x salary life cover, health cash plan, gym discounts.
• 20% staff discount at hirify.global and B&Q.
• Financial wellbeing: Wagestream, share scheme, colleague fund, cycle-to-work.
• Career development, coaching, wellbeing resources, support networks, inclusive culture.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by informal call or Teams video chat.
• Comprehensive process with regular Talent Acquisition contact and open conversations.
• Focus on fit, role discussion, and candidate excitement.