Public Relations Specialist

Job Title: Public Relations Specialist – Advanced

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months contract

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Draft and edit internal communications including leader notes, employee announcements, and change-related updates
• Adapt global content for local and regional relevance where appropriate
• Format, schedule, and publish communications across internal channels including email, intranet, and collaboration platforms
• Act as a connector between Internal Communications and other Communications teams to support message consistency
• Provide execution support for major regional events and high-volume periods when multiple team members are out

Public Relations & External Communications

• Support senior PR leaders in the development and execution of media relations and product PR programmes for the client
• Assist with proactive media engagement including reporter research, media list development, pitch materials, and follow-ups
• Draft and edit press releases, media briefs, talking points, bylines, and Q&A documents in line with agreed approval processes
• Support preparation for executive media interviews, conferences, awards, and industry events, including briefing materials and logistics
• Coordinate with external PR agencies to track deliverables, manage reviews and approvals, and support campaign execution
• Monitor media coverage and industry developments; prepare coverage summaries, issue alerts, and peer insights
• Support issues and reputation management through research, drafting rapid-response materials, and internal coordination

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with colleagues across Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, and regional business leaders to support integrated delivery
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams with strong attention to detail and sound judgement
• Support tracking, reporting, documentation, and handovers throughout the maternity cover period

Experience & Preferred Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in communications, public relations, or a related field
• Experience spanning both internal communications and external communications / PR strongly preferred
• Strong writing and editing skills across a range of audiences and channels
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Collaborative, execution-focused, and reliable approach
• Financial services or other regulated-industry experience is desirable. In-house and/or agency experience is welcomed.