PR Manager

Plentific ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Plentific is one of the fastest-growing property technology companies in the UK, with offices in Germany and Turkey. Our mission is to improve lives by making housing and property work better for everyone. We empower landlords and property managers with a platform to manage their properties. We utilise great local trade talent to create more jobs, build community cohesion and provide better services than ever before. Since our humble beginnings in 2013, we've achieved a lot at Plentific: We're growing fast. We work with many of the biggest property providers in the UK. Dramatically improved outcomes for housing providers, speeding up service delivery fivefold and creating economic opportunities within their local communities. * Recognised as 'Deal of the Year - Residential' at the UK PropTech Awards 2018, * Recognised as 'Professional Services Partner' at the UK Housing Awards 2019 and; * Repairs and Maintenance Provider of the Year at the 24Housing Awards 2019. Entered partnerships with social enterprises such as Beam, with whom we help co-fund training for homeless people into trades jobs, and thus rebuild their lives. 2019 was an exciting year for Plentific - we've been celebrated as leaders of transformative change - not just in our sector - but across business in the UK (UKBA Business Change/ Transformation winner). Following a major funding round, we're also expanding into the wider professional/commercial real estate sector in Europe - with plans to launch into the US multi-family market next year. We're a technology led business. We're proud to develop cutting-edge solutions for our customers - and that's only possible to do with a great team. Our culture is open. Empowering. Fast paced. If you're tenacious, passionate and driven, you'll fit right in. Requirements We're looking for a talented professional to lead PR for our scaling technology business. In this role you will be responsible for strategy, execution and measurement of a proactive PR and Media Relations programme. The goal: to enhance recognition and reputation of Plentific's brand with potential candidates, clients, potential customers, influencers and investors. At Plentific you will be uniquely challenged to target both trade and property sectors, as well as the wider technology press. Day to day, you will be responsible for developing a stream of PR activities that influence and align with marketing plans - including providing market insight to shape activity, developing opportunities for press coverage, speaking engagements, awards and announcements. You should have demonstrable experience of executing PR campaigns, ideally with experience and a network within the technology, property and/or trade sectors. Your experience should have been gained working within a technology company, startup or agency environment. What you'll be doing * Strategy development and insight - analysing and reporting on sector trends / media coverage to shape marketing and PR plans. * Community engagement - cultivate relationships with influential print, digital and broadcast journalists or thought leaders within your sector. * Plan and budget for PR events, programs and initiatives, creating a constant stream of events, awards and announcements that feature our brand. * Produce content for various speeches, events and releases. Design and review the online content in media announcements and media kits * Check and manage content produced for website and social media channels. Help in designing and reviewing a variety of promotional and marketing materials. * Measure and provide reports on each PR campaign. * Monitor company image frequently and ensure it is in compliance with our brand. Skills and experience we'd love * 5+ years of Public Relations experience. * Experience in - or working with technology-led B2B businesses. * Expertise in social media outreach and promotion. * Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills. * Experience with PR platforms, e.g. Cision, Meltwater. * Familiarity with marketing automation, CRM and sales automation tools (ideally Hubspot). * Proven track record of developing customer marketing plans with actionable insights and recommendations. * Ability to write simple and high-impact copy customised to different customer segments. * A proven track record of successful PR campaigns * Previous working experience in a marketing/PR agency technology or startup environment is strongly preferred. * BSc/BA in PR, communications, journalism or similar relevant field. * Outstanding organizational and time management skills. * Attention to detail. Benefits As you can see, we have big plans and are eager to grow our team of dreamers and doers to achieve our vision of managing over 1 million properties through our platform across various countries. You can help us shape the future of property management. Here's what we offer: * A competitive compensation package * Private health care including discounted gym membership * Lear