Responsibilities 

• Confidently manage the day-to-day running of client accounts, ensuring that they are run effectively and efficiently to produce consistently high-quality work 

• Develop and refine creative communications strategies, working hand-in-hand with the Account Director, that will inspire your clients and engage their target audiences, whether internal or external 

• Develop and execute strategic local and regional media relations programmes, creating compelling angles tailored to specific audiences and securing measurable results 

• Be a trusted partner to your clients by demonstrating a passion for and deep understanding of their business and the role of communications, providing strategic counsel to help fulfil their communications objectives 

• Identify and develop opportunities to drive organic business growth; support the senior team in the creative development and pitching of new business proposals 

• Be a valued and visible member of the Spurwing team, supporting the senior management by taking ownership of client accounts and acting as a role model for junior members  

Requirements 

• 5-7 years’ experience in public relations/corporate communications/investor relations, ideally from an agency 

• Demonstrable experience in successful project management, with the ability and willingness to effectively manage multiple workstreams with minimal supervision  

• A strong track record in nurturing excellent client and media relations, with outstanding interpersonal skills  

• A talented writer with an exceptional command of the English language and a flair for storytelling 

• An energising, can-do attitude with a thirst for learning and self-development 

• High levels of initiative and drive, with a well-developed commercial acumen and professional work ethic 

• A strong academic and/or PR background, with a deep understanding of public relations and digital communication 

• Knowledge of what is going on in the global healthcare, food and/or nutrition sectors 

• A Degree or higher in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Journalism or any communications-related field is preferred but not essential.