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PR & Communications Manager

Cambridge
3 months ago
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PR & Communications Manager

📍Location: Cambridge (Hybrid)

🏢Reports to: Head of Marketing and Communications

đź’Ľ 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

âś” 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.

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

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

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

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

🏛 Corporate Affairs & Public Relations

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

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

âś” Design internal communication programs that inspire and engage employees.

📊 Performance & Budget Management

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

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

âś” Manage the communications budget, optimizing spend for maximum impact.

âś” 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key Skills:

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

âś” Strategic thinker with a strong eye for execution and detail.

âś” Confident presenter, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.

âś” 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.

đź’° Salary: ÂŁ50,000 - ÂŁ55,000

đź“… Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (UK)

đź’ˇ Employee Equity: EMI options available

🩺 Private Medical Insurance (includes dental & optical)

🏦 Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee contribution

đź”’ Life Assurance: 4x salary

đź’¬ Employee Assistance Program (with dedicated counseling services)

đźš´ 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.

đź“© Apply today and be part of a team shaping the future of materials

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