Job Introduction
Are you an experienced PR and media relations specialist looking for your next challenge?
Would you like to work somewhere that believes work is something you do, not somewhere you go? A company that’s truly flexible and recognises and rewards achievements? If so, then Yorkshire Housing is the place for you.
We’re looking for a passionate PR professional to join us as our new PR and Campaigns Specialist on a 11 month contract covering maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives – helping us to grow, shape and maintain our reputation and brand.
About Yorkshire Housing
Here at Yorkshire Housing our customers are at the heart of what we do – we’re not just your typical housing provider! In a nutshell we own and manage nearly 20,000 homes (and counting) across Yorkshire and our mission is to make it possible for our tenants to have a place they’re proud to call home.
We have huge growth plans and enhancing and protecting our reputation is an important part of our success – that is where you come in! Using your creativity, you will play a lead role in developing and maintaining our relationship with the media, telling stories that shine a light on our customers and the work we do provide people with homes they’re proud of as well as delivering cutting edge campaigns.
Want to know more about your next challenge?
Your Role
Working within the Communications team, you’ll be confident in developing good relationships with journalists and influencers in the sector to enhance our reputation as well as raising our profile. Keeping up to date with the latest trends, you’ll help manage our response to press enquiries whilst working with your colleagues along the way. You’ll naturally be able to work well with people at all levels.
You’ll be a dab hand at writing compelling and powerful content which will be used to tell our story and bring our brand to life. We want to be the UK’s best housing provider – by using your initiative and suggesting ideas for improving how we communicate you can help us get there.
Already feel this is the role for you? You can find loads more useful information in the Job Description!
So, what do we need from you?
The answer is simple - if you are hardworking, driven and looking for your next challenge then we would love to hear from you!
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Experience writing and delivering PR strategies and developing creative campaigns.
- Experience handling press enquiries, securing media coverage and building positive relationships with journalists.
- Experience delivering creative multi-channel campaigns and measuring success.
- Experience in copywriting for different audiences and on behalf of senior leaders using different styles.
- Experience creating digital content such as short video clips and social media posts.
- The ability to unearth compelling stories and case studies.
- Strong influencing skills and will be able to work with colleagues, customers and stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds.
- A confident communicator able to advise the business on the best communications approach.
- Excellent organisational skills and are able to work to tight deadlines.
- You will take the initiative and suggest ideas for improving communications at Yorkshire Housing.
What’s in it for you…
We offer an excellent salary of £34,610.09 per annum for a 35-hour week plus 25 days annual leave (rising annually to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays.
That’s not all - we offer a reward package to suit everyone. At YH, you can claim back for prescriptions, eye tests and more with our cash plan, make the most of a variety of retail discounts and take advantage of our pension scheme where we’ll match your contributions up to 9%, just to name a few.
We also promote a flexible approach to work and a real focus on your development with a number of internal and external training opportunities!
One of our biggest priorities is the wellbeing of our colleagues and you can make the most of our readily available wellbeing support package. This includes access to a library of free fitness classes, as well as an instant My GP service and free counselling sessions with a trained professional.
So, now you’re really interested?
At YH, we’re actively building a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse. We believe difference is what makes us stronger and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.
If you require additional support with your application, please us by email at recruitment@yorkshirehousing.co.uk.
The fine print
This is FTC for 11 months. The closing date for applications will be 9th October– don’t wait to get your application in as the role may close early!
We’re constantly on the lookout for this role so please don’t be disheartened if you don’t hear from us right away, we will keep you on file for the future!
We're going to be getting in touch with candidates as applications roll in, initially our recruitment team will be calling you on the number provided on your application form so please make sure this is up to date so we can get in touch with you.
If you're applying internally, you must inform your line manager.
