Job Title:  Strategic PR & Communications Manager

Reporting to:  Managing Director

Direct Reports  N/A 

This is a senior, client-facing role for a proactive PR and communications specialist with strong maritime, offshore or energy sector knowledge. The role combines strategic communications counsel with hands-on delivery across media relations, content, thought leadership, events, reporting and client programme management.

As Strategic PR & Communications Manager, you will lead retained and project-based client (assigned) communications activity, acting as both adviser and delivery lead working closely with account management and communication functions. Client work will be the core focus, with additional support for Wake Media-owned channels and occasional Marketing in Maritime (MiM) initiatives where required.

You will help clients build profile, manage reputation and communicate clearly with specialist trade, industry and commercial audiences. You will also line support in the co-ordination of freelancers and external contributors – aligned with communications team members, and ensure work is delivered to a high standard across multiple deadlines and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications & PR

• • Lead the creation and delivery of integrated communications strategies aligned to your client objectives, audiences and commercial priorities.
• • Act as a trusted communications adviser, providing counsel on messaging, positioning, reputation, campaign direction and crisis communications when required.
• • Manage press office activity including press releases, statements, comments, feature ideas, approvals, distribution and media follow-up.
• • Identify proactive PR opportunities and develop strong story angles that support client visibility and market positioning.
• • Ensure PR activity is integrated with content, events, digital marketing and wider campaign activity.
• Media Relations & Industry Profile
• • Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, publishers, media partners, event organisers and industry stakeholders.
• • Secure relevant, high-quality coverage across maritime, offshore, energy and B2B industrial media.
• • Coordinate and prepare media interviews with executives, technical specialists and subject-matter experts.
• • Support thought leadership placement through contributed articles, interviews, comment opportunities, awards and speaking platforms.
• • Maintain a strong understanding of the industry events and media landscape, bringing an opportunity-led approach to PR and networking.
• Content, Thought Leadership & Editorial
• • Write, shape and edit high-quality communications content including press releases, opinion pieces, features, blogs, case studies, abstracts and campaign messaging.
• • Translate technical or specialist subject matter into clear, compelling narratives for media, client, industry and commercial audiences.
• • Review and sign off content to ensure accuracy, tone, quality and consistency.
• • Coordinate feedback between clients, internal teams, freelancers and external contributors.
• • Align content with PR, events, SEO, newsletters, owned channels and wider marketing objectives.
• Events, Speaker Coordination & Networking
• • Identify, secure and coordinate relevant speaker, panel, awards and conference opportunities for clients.
• • Write and adapt abstracts, award entries, speaker proposals, biographies and supporting materials.
• • Liaise with organisers and stakeholders to manage deadlines, requirements and logistics.
• • Advise clients on event participation, speaker positioning and opportunities to maximise profile and commercial value.
• • Represent Wake Media at client meetings, industry events, exhibitions and networking opportunities, with willingness to travel in the UK and internationally when required
• Reporting, Analytics & Tools
• • Monitor media coverage, campaign performance and share of voice, translating data into clear insight, recommendations and client-ready reporting.
• • Maintain accurate reporting datasets and ensure quality control across reporting outputs.
• • Use and assist in defining the most suitable media monitoring and reporting platforms such as Meltwater or equivalent tools – keeping process and cost efficiencies in mind.
• • Work confidently with Excel, Google Sheets or equivalent spreadsheet tools for data management and reporting.
• • Use or coordinate activity across relevant tools such as Active Campaign or equivalent email marketing platforms, WordPress or other CMS platforms, Google Analytics or Looker Studio, SEO tools such as SEMrush, CRM systems, and project management platforms. 
• Client, Project & Team Management
• • Act as day-to-day communications lead across a portfolio of client retainers and projects.
• • Manage multiple workstreams, deadlines and stakeholder requirements with strong organisation and prioritisation.
• • Provide proactive recommendations that strengthen client outcomes, retention and account growth.
• • Source, onboard and manage freelance writers or specialist contributors where required.
• • Review and sign off delegated work across content, PR, reporting, events and campaigns.
• • Support Wake Media-owned channels and occasional Marketing in Maritime (MiM) activity, while keeping client delivery as the core focus.
• • Contribute ideas for new services, partnerships, internal processes and agency growth.
• Other Responsibilities
• • Travel to client sites, media briefings and industry events as needed to maintain strong relationships and deliver on project objectives. 

About you

You’re a senior communications professional with a proven track record in B2B PR, media relations and campaign delivery – ideally within maritime, offshore, energy or another complex industrial market.

You are a confident PR expert with strong editorial judgement, excellent writing skills and a proactive media relations mindset. You understand how PR, content, events, reputation management and marketing work together to support commercial objectives.

You are comfortable operating at pace across multiple clients, projects and retainers. You can advise senior stakeholders, manage ambiguity, prioritise competing deadlines and remain calm under pressure, including during sensitive or time-critical communications scenarios.

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter and apply by Friday 24^th July.

Job Title:  Events & Engagement Coordinator

Reporting to:  Operations Director

Direct Reports  N/A 

As part of the Operations Support team, the Events & Engagement Coordinator supports the coordination, tracking and delivery of client, Wake Media and Marketing in Maritime event activity. The role works closely with Account Management, Communications and Operations teams to ensure agreed event plans are executed smoothly, on time and with minimal administrative burden on account teams.

The role is execution-focused, activated once event scope and objectives are agreed, and supports delivery across conferences, tradeshows, awards programmes, and virtual events.

This is a hands-on, varied role for someone eager to build a career in events/ or marketing, gain exposure to global projects, and grow within a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Delivery & Tracking

• • Support the day-to-day management of confirmed events
  • Update event actions, deadlines and statuses to ensure delivery visibility
  • Track progress and follow up on outstanding actions to completion
  • Ensure project management platform remains an accurate and up-to-date source of delivery information
• Translating Plans into Actions
  • Take agreed event plans and break them into clear, practical delivery tasks
  • Assign deadlines and support task owners to complete actions on time
  • Follow up on actions and escalate issues where delivery is at risk
• Submissions, Materials & Deadlines
  • Coordinate event submissions including speaker details, award entries and organiser forms
  • Draft and adapt speaking abstracts or award copy with guidance from Comms
  • Submit materials, confirm receipt and update delivery status
  • Work to fixed deadlines and ensure requirements are met on time
• Information & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Proactively chase required inputs from:
• – clients
  – event organisers
  – suppliers
  – internal teams
  • Manage collection of speaker bios, headshots, registrations, artwork and schedules
  • Act as a central coordination point for delivery-related information
• Event Logistics Support
  • Support practical logistics linked to events, including:
  – registrations and passes
  – basic AV or recording confirmations
  – exhibition or on-site requirements where applicable
  • Apply attention to detail to ensure key delivery requirements are not missed
• Event Intelligence & Admin Support
  • Maintain and update the central events calendar
  • Research relevant industry events and share information with account teams
  • Support comparison documents and basic planning materials when required
• Post-Event Admin & Reporting Support
  • Gather post-event data such as attendance, engagement and visibility
  • Support internal and client post-event reporting
  • Capture learnings to support future planning and delivery improvements
• What This Role Is
• • A hands-on execution and coordination role
• • A delivery support function that removes admin and follow-up from account teams
• • Focused on accuracy, deadlines, organisation and follow-through
• In addition to supporting client event delivery, the role will also contribute to Wake Media Groups own marketing and industry engagement activity within the maritime and energy sectors. Over time, there will be opportunities to take increasing ownership of event planning and delivery, progressing towards project managing larger activations and overseeing end-to-end event execution and strategy as experience and capability develop.

About you

You are a highly organised and proactive Events & Engagement Coordinator who enjoys the detail and discipline behind successful event delivery.
You have hands-on experience supporting conferences, exhibitions, webinars or industry events, and understand how to turn plans into clear actions. You are confident managing timelines, coordinating submissions, chasing stakeholders for inputs, and ensuring deadlines are met without constant supervision.
You are methodical, calm under pressure and comfortable juggling multiple live events at different stages of delivery. You take ownership of tasks, follow through on actions and raise issues early if delivery is at risk.
You do not need to lead strategy or own client relationships, but you understand the importance of accuracy, follow-up and professional coordination. You enjoy being the person who keeps everything moving and ensures nothing is missed.

If you take pride in organisation, thrive on execution and want to grow your career within a fast-paced B2B agency environment, this role is for you. If you’re looking to make your mark in a specialist agency serving the maritime and energy industries—and you want to do it surrounded by supportive colleagues and global clients—this is the role for you.

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter and apply by Friday 19^th June.