PR and Internal Communications Lead

We are looking for a PR and Internal Communications professional to join our dynamic Marketing team to build, lead and deliver impactful PR strategies and amplify our voice.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career in PR and thrive in a fast-paced environment - this is the perfect role for you!

What you'll be doing

Strategic PR Leadership & Agency Management:

• Build and develop a comprehensive PR strategy for Explore Learning, aligning communications efforts with the company’s overarching business goals, brand vision, and market positioning.
• Oversee and manage the external PR agency relationship, ensuring strategic alignment and excellence in execution. Act as the primary liaison, driving collaboration and ensuring that all initiatives support key business objectives.
•  Define and measure KPIs for PR activities, regularly assessing the effectiveness of campaigns and media placements, and providing executive leadership with insights and recommendations for optimisation.
•  Provide strategic counsel and guidance to the executive team and other departments on PR best practices, media opportunities, and overall communication strategy.
•  Crisis Management: Lead the crisis communications strategy, ensuring that Explore Learning is prepared for any reputation management challenges. Act swiftly and decisively to mitigate issues, protect the company’s image, and maintain stakeholder trust. Additionally, oversee internal communications during a crisis, ensuring employees are informed, reassured, and aligned with the company's response strategy.

Thought Leadership and Brand Building:

• Shape and elevate the public profile of Explore Learning’s CEO and Senior Leadership Team, positioning them as authoritative voices in the Education and Edtech sectors through strategic thought leadership initiatives and social media.
• Direct the content creation process for high-level thought leadership pieces, including articles, speeches, and media interviews

Event and Award Strategy:

•  Lead the strategy for high-visibility events, including industry conferences, speaking engagements, and awards.
• Craft keynote speeches and presentations for the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
•  Manage and oversee the award submission process, identifying key opportunities for Explore Learning to be recognised for its industry leadership, innovation, and impact.

Internal Communications and events:

• Develop and implement a robust internal communications strategy, ensuring alignment between internal and external messaging while keeping employees informed and engaged with company initiatives, goals, and achievements.
• Support with large staff events.

About you
Strategic visionary: You possess a forward-thinking, big-picture mindset, with the ability to guide both short-term tactics and long-term communications strategy to drive business success.
Expert communicator: You are an expert in crafting high-impact content, internal campaigns, speeches, and media pitches that resonate with diverse audiences.
Crisis-ready: you maintain composure and strategic clarity in high-pressure situations, ensuring a thoughtful and proactive approach to challenges.
Innovative and Adaptable: You thrive in dynamic environments, constantly seeking out new approaches to elevate the company’s brand and impact.
Collaborative Leader: You are skilled in building strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels, including our CEO, Senior Leadership Team and external partners.

What’s in it for you?
Collaborative marketing environment – Work as part of a dynamic and skilled marketing team, expanding your knowledge and expertise across various disciplines.
Work exclusively with an award-winning brand – Immerse yourself in a single brand, known for customer satisfaction and excellence. With our strong brand presence, you’ll be able to drive major PR initiatives and elevate the brand further, becoming a key player in its growth and success.
Ongoing learning and development – As you grow in the role, you’ll be empowered to take on more responsibility, oversee larger campaigns, and play a key part in defining and executing the company’s long-term PR strategy.
Ownership and execution of your vision – In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to set the direction for PR efforts ensuring you can build, refine, and deliver a strategy that reflects your expertise. Your leadership will directly influence the company’s brand narrative.

Role: Full time - permanent contract 

Salary: circa £38,000

Location: Remote, with occasional travel for meetings and site visits