PR Executive
Do you have a passion for brand storytelling, media relations, and driving engagement through innovative communication strategies? Join our team as we shape our public image and deliver powerful messages to our audiences. Whether you’re building on early experience or keen to make your next career move in PR, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our reputation, sharing our stories, and supporting the growth of our brand. If you’re creative, proactive, and want to develop your career in public relations, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing in Public Relations & Communications
- Supporting the development and execution of impactful public relations campaigns to grow brand awareness
- Writing clear, engaging press releases, news updates, and media statements for traditional and digital channels
- Building and maintaining relationships with journalists, media outlets, influencers, and other key stakeholders
- Monitoring and analysing media coverage, reporting on PR activity and identifying opportunities to improve communications
- Coordinating events, interviews, and press briefings to support brand initiatives and positive media engagement
- Ensuring all communications are aligned with our core values, brand tone, and objectives
- Collaborating with teams across marketing, digital, and leadership to deliver joined-up communication strategies
- Keeping up with PR trends, best practices, and compliance requirements
What we’re looking for in PR Executives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing compelling content for different channels
- Proactive, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate confidently and build relationships across all levels
- Ability to use initiative, problem-solve, and respond positively to new challenges
- Some experience in public relations, journalism, communications, or marketing is desirable
- Basic understanding of media monitoring tools and digital PR platforms is an advantage
- Keen to develop professionally, learn from feedback, and stay up to date with public relations trends
Your working environment in Brand & Media Relations
- Inclusive, supportive team focused on collaboration, creativity, and delivering results
- Modern, flexible workspace with access to the latest technology for public relations and media outreach
- Continuous learning and tailored development opportunities in PR, media, and brand communications
Why join us? PR Executive benefits
- Up to 50% colleague discount across our store range
- Medicash: cashback on health & wellbeing services and access to Retail Trust support
- Group Income Protection for long-term illness
- Pension scheme provided by Legal & General
- Annual leave buy & sell scheme and enhanced maternity/adoption leave (qualifying periods apply)
- Professional development, networking opportunities, and a clear pathway for progression in communications and PR
- Group Life Assurance – 2x annual salary
- 28 days annual leave in year 1, increasing with service
Diversity & inclusion in public relations careers
We value diverse perspectives and welcome applications from everyone. We want you to feel included, heard, and respected – your unique background, experiences, and voice are what help us grow and connect authentically. You’ll always be supported to be yourself and develop your potential here.
Ready to start your next chapter in public relations and communications? Apply today to join a team where your ideas matter and your skills make a real impact on our brand’s success.
- Division
- Support Centre
- Department
- Marketing
- Role
- PR Executive
- Locations
- Globe Centre Accrington - Central Support
- Full or Part Time
- Full time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly Hours
- 37.5
- Annual Salary
- 36000
About Bensons for Beds
At Bensons for Beds, we’re driven by one purpose - to help more people get a better night’s sleep. And with 70 years in retail, and 100 years in manufacturing, we’ve got plenty of experience in making this mission a reality.