Service Provider is looking for an experienced media relations professional to join their team as Regional PR Manager.  Working with 3 Divisional MDs and Central Head of Comms the focus is on raising profile with regional, national and trade press to promote business and investment work as well as reactively deal with any issues of reputation management. 

 Specific responsibilities include:

• Plan and deliver proactive PR and social media programme as well as reactively protect the brand and manage agency support
• Lead press and VIP trips to sites and maximise relationships with key stakeholders
• Act as trusted counsel to senior leadership team
• Work closely with UK comms team and wider colleagues to ensure consistency of message and share of best practice

The successful candidate with have a strong track record in achieving media coverage at a national and regional level as well as across trade media.  Able to demonstrate both proactive and reputation management experience at a high level. 

 Looking for a good team player who is also able to self-start with an organised and strategic approach.  Able to measure outputs and continuously improve.