PR & Communications Manager

Cambridge

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PR & Communications Manager

📍Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)

🏢Reports to: Head of Marketing and Communications

💼 Employment Type:
Full-time

The Company

We're partnering with a pioneering company developing sustainable materials through natural solutions. Backed by research and a commitment to positive change, they’re driving innovation for a greener future

The Role

We're looking for a results-driven PR & Communications Manager to lead public relations, corporate communications, and public affairs for a cutting-edge company in the sustainability and technology space.

This role is perfect for a PR and media expert with B2B and B2C experience who wants to drive impactful campaigns, shaping brand awareness and engagement with key stakeholders, including customers, investors, and policymakers.

Key Responsibilities

📢 PR & Communications

✔ Develop and execute a comprehensive PR & communications strategy to drive brand awareness and market growth.

✔ Lead proactive media campaigns, securing coverage for the company’s innovations, partnerships, and product launches.

✔ Craft compelling press releases, media kits, and thought leadership content for trade and consumer press.

✔ Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, industry influencers, and key stakeholders.

✔ Create targeted PR initiatives to engage both direct customers (packaging companies) and their end consumers (brands & retailers).

✔ Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound media inquiries.

🏛 Corporate Affairs & Public Relations

✔ Develop and implement a corporate affairs strategy, strengthening relationships with investors, government bodies, and key corporate stakeholders.

✔ Support public affairs initiatives, positioning the company as a leader in sustainable materials policy and innovation.

✔ Design internal communication programs that inspire and engage employees.

📊 Performance & Budget Management

✔ Develop an evaluation framework for tracking the success of PR and communication initiatives.

✔ Measure and report channel performance against KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement.

✔ Manage the communications budget, optimizing spend for maximum impact.

✔ Provide ad hoc support to the Head of Marketing and broader business as needed.

Who We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for a PR and communications specialist with a passion for sustainability, technology, and innovation. The ideal candidate will bring experience working with ingredient technology brands, packaging, or sustainable materials.

Essential Experience:

✅ Strong expertise in PR & communications strategy across B2B and B2C sectors.

✅ Experience managing media relations—crafting pitches, securing press coverage, and building journalist networks.

✅ Proven ability to drive impactful PR campaigns that enhance brand reputation and generate demand.

✅ Understanding of ingredient branding and the ability to create compelling narratives for licensing businesses.

✅ Experience developing partner PR strategies for a diverse customer base (small businesses, global brands, B2B, B2C).

✅ Track record of persuasive, high-impact communication that drives engagement with key audiences.

✅ Familiarity with corporate affairs and public relations (direct experience is a plus).

Key Skills:

✔ Exceptional writing & communication skills (press releases, thought leadership, and corporate messaging).

✔ Strategic thinker with a strong eye for execution and detail.

✔ Confident presenter, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.

✔ Self-starter with a can-do attitude, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

✔ Team player—proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused.

Benefits & Compensation

This company have a real focus on investing in their people. Their benefits package is designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance.

💰 Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

📅 Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (UK)

💡 Employee Equity: EMI options available

🩺 Private Medical Insurance (includes dental & optical)

🏦 Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee contribution

🔒 Life Assurance: 4x salary

💬 Employee Assistance Program (with dedicated counseling services)

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme

🌱 Well-being & Social Events Calendar

If you’re a PR and communications expert who wants to make a real impact in sustainability and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today and be part of a team shaping the future of materials

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