PR Executive - London in London

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated self-starter to join the PR team at Firmdale Hotels. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting team responsible for PR and communications across our eight hotels and restaurants in London and three in New York.

The role will provide an opportunity to work across for one of the UK's most successful luxury hotel brands helping to build and maintain awareness using creative ideas and innovative strategies.

Job role and responsibilities:

• Support the PR team ( PR & Marketing Director, Head of PR, F&B PR manager) in the successful execution of Firmdale Hotels PR strategy, including promoting the hotels, restaurants and bars, hotel experiences and events
• Help ensure the smooth running of the busy Firmdale Hotels press office managing press information and image requests, responding to media enquiries and keeping image libraries and information logs up-to-date
• Pitching ideas and stories to the press and identifying and generating editorial opportunities
• Continuously monitoring the press and news agenda to keep abreast of new developments and updates in relevant sectors
• Manage the PR inbox and respond to press, blogger, image and filming requests
• Maintain and create media lists, logs and editorial calendars
• Monitor coverage through an organised record of print and digital clippings
• Assist with the organisation of press events including managing invites attendance and confirming attendees
• Produce weekly and monthly PR reports
• Arrange and attend regular press meetings - at least one per week
• Be proactive and reactive using creativity and initiative to get the job done effectively
• Work closely with the head of PR and Director of PR & Marketing and the wider comms team to ensure an effective and productive working relationship

Requirements:

• A minimum of one year's work experience working in PR either agency or in house
• Excellent and demonstrable grammar and writing skills
• An interest in and knowledge of the hotel sector, travel, food and drink and interior design
• Proven communication skills
• Great contacts and the desire to make more
• Willingness to learn, be proactive and use initiative
• An ability to work flexibly as part of a busy team
• A passion for consuming press and good awareness of the media landscape

What we Offer:

• 30% staff discount on F&B at all our restaurants and bars and 50% off spa treatments at our Soholistic spa
• Medicash enrolment covering essential healthcare expenses
• Regular social events and team activities
• Training opportunities and career development
• Dry Cleaning for your work wardrobe and discounted dry cleaning for personal use
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wage Stream- an employee app to stream your wages before payday
• Annual long service rewards including Afternoon Tea, Dinner for Two and an overnight stays
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels
• Staff sales

About Firmdale Hotels

Firmdale Hotels was founded by Tim and Kit Kemp and includes eleven luxury hotels and ten restaurants across London and New York. Tim and Kit are acknowledged as pioneers in the hotel industry and their high level of personal service and original approach to design has added up to a winning combination.

They both maintain that "hotels should be living things, not stuffy institutions" and this ethos is brought to life across every area of the business, from the ever-evolving interiors to the restaurants' seasonal menus and each hotel's cultural calendar of talks and events.

The hotels' interiors are designed by Kit Kemp and each space celebrates her love of colour, craftsmanship and storytelling. Kit's modern take on English style is designed to capture the imagination and combines interesting works of art with curious antiques, bold colours and beautiful fabrics.

Renowned for breathing new life into empty spaces and transforming unloved properties into award-winning luxury hotels, Tim and Kit recently opened their 11th property, Warren Street Hotel, in New York's Tribeca in February 2024.

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.