Public Relations Specialist

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Job Title: Public Relations Specialist – Advanced

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months contract


Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications

  • Draft and edit internal communications including leader notes, employee announcements, and change-related updates
  • Adapt global content for local and regional relevance where appropriate
  • Format, schedule, and publish communications across internal channels including email, intranet, and collaboration platforms
  • Act as a connector between Internal Communications and other Communications teams to support message consistency
  • Provide execution support for major regional events and high-volume periods when multiple team members are out


Public Relations & External Communications

  • Support senior PR leaders in the development and execution of media relations and product PR programmes for the client
  • Assist with proactive media engagement including reporter research, media list development, pitch materials, and follow-ups
  • Draft and edit press releases, media briefs, talking points, bylines, and Q&A documents in line with agreed approval processes
  • Support preparation for executive media interviews, conferences, awards, and industry events, including briefing materials and logistics
  • Coordinate with external PR agencies to track deliverables, manage reviews and approvals, and support campaign execution
  • Monitor media coverage and industry developments; prepare coverage summaries, issue alerts, and peer insights
  • Support issues and reputation management through research, drafting rapid-response materials, and internal coordination


Cross-Functional Collaboration & Delivery

  • Work closely with colleagues across Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, and regional business leaders to support integrated delivery
  • Manage multiple concurrent workstreams with strong attention to detail and sound judgement
  • Support tracking, reporting, documentation, and handovers throughout the maternity cover period


Experience & Preferred Qualifications

  • 7–10 years’ experience in communications, public relations, or a related field
  • Experience spanning both internal communications and external communications / PR strongly preferred
  • Strong writing and editing skills across a range of audiences and channels
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment
  • Collaborative, execution-focused, and reliable approach
  • Financial services or other regulated-industry experience is desirable. In-house and/or agency experience is welcomed.

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Job Title: Public Relations Specialist – Advanced

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months contract

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications

  • Draft and edit internal communications including leader notes, employee announcements, and change-related updates
  • Adapt global content for local and regional relevance where appropriate
  • Format, schedule, and publish communications across internal channels including email, intranet, and collaboration platforms
  • Act as a connector between Internal Communications and other Communications teams to support message consistency
  • Provide execution support for major regional events and high-volume periods when multiple team members are out

Public Relations & External Communications

  • Support senior PR leaders in the development and execution of media relations and product PR programmes for the client
  • Assist with proactive media engagement including reporter research, media list development, pitch materials, and follow-ups
  • Draft and edit press releases, media briefs, talking points, bylines, and Q&A documents in line with agreed approval processes
  • Support preparation for executive media interviews, conferences, awards, and industry events, including briefing materials and logistics
  • Coordinate with external PR agencies to track deliverables, manage reviews and approvals, and support campaign execution
  • Monitor media coverage and industry developments; prepare coverage summaries, issue alerts, and peer insights
  • Support issues and reputation management through research, drafting rapid-response materials, and internal coordination

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Delivery

  • Work closely with colleagues across Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, and regional business leaders to support integrated delivery
  • Manage multiple concurrent workstreams with strong attention to detail and sound judgement
  • Support tracking, reporting, documentation, and handovers throughout the maternity cover period

Experience & Preferred Qualifications

  • 7–10 years’ experience in communications, public relations, or a related field
  • Experience spanning both internal communications and external communications / PR strongly preferred
  • Strong writing and editing skills across a range of audiences and channels
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment
  • Collaborative, execution-focused, and reliable approach
  • Financial services or other regulated-industry experience is desirable. In-house and/or agency experience is welcomed.

Posted: May 17th, 2026