Communications Executive

About the company

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

Your tasks

We are seeking a commercially minded Communications Executive to join a logistics marketing team, supporting the company's reputation, commercial objectives and corporate communications across internal and external channels.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in PR or communications who can produce high-quality written content, identify compelling stories and deliver communications activity independently within a fast-paced commercial environment.

• Develop and deliver press releases, thought leadership articles, case studies and other corporate communications content.
• Identify newsworthy stories and relevant PR opportunities to promote company expertise, achievements and industry insight.
• Support proactive media engagement, building and maintaining relationships with journalists, publications and relevant industry contacts.
• Coordinate industry award submissions, gathering supporting information and producing compelling entries.
• Deliver internal communications, including company announcements, leadership updates and employee communications.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations and other departments to identify stories, gather information and ensure communications accurately reflect business activity.
• Maintain consistent corporate messaging across internal and external communications, in line with brand guidelines.
• Monitor and report on PR and communications activity, identifying opportunities to improve reach, engagement and effectiveness.
• Manage day-to-day communications activity independently, ensuring content is accurate, engaging and delivered to deadlines.

Requirements

• Practical experience in a PR, communications or related role, with a proven ability to produce high-quality written content for different audiences.
• Experience in B2B communications or the logistics sector would be advantageous.
• Excellent written English, with strong copywriting, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience producing press releases, case studies and thought leadership content, alongside an understanding of media relations.
• Ability to identify newsworthy stories and translate complex information into clear, compelling communications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with colleagues, senior stakeholders, journalists and external contacts.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities.
• Proactive, resourceful and commercially aware, with the initiative, curiosity and judgement to identify opportunities and develop new ideas.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the tenacity and work ethic to operate effectively in a fast-moving commercial environment.

What we offer

Benefits include a salary of £28,000-£32,0000, pension contribution scheme, death-in-service benefit, annual leave, employee rewards scheme, wellness and mental health assistance.

How to apply

y.fleming@newappointmentsgroup

Other

If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other opportunities that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we'd still like to hear from you. You can find us on our website or on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X @nagrecruitment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.