Group PR & Communications Manager

Group PR & Communications Manager - Based Fife covering Scotland

Are you a professional in the field of communications and public relations and ready to take the lead for a well-known Scottish brand? If so, a rewarding role at CR Smith might be just what you’re looking for.

Relentless focus on product excellence and customer experience is at the heart of everything we do, rated Excellent on Trust Pilot, but we also do so much more.

CR Smith is Scotland’s number one home improvement specialist and with over 50 years’ experience, it is an established and well-trusted Scottish manufacturer. We offer a full range of exclusive products, including our Lorimer range of windows, doors and bespoke Living Spaces in addition to our FIX repair and upgrade service.

As a business we are heavily involved in various charities, raising over £3million to support the local community in addition to running our own Handpicked academy. We are also known for our award winning marketing strategies including sponsoring the trams, Falkirk football club as well as various sporting figures in Scotland. Our commitment to delivering positive outcomes for customers and our employees, have resulted in CR Smith becoming a brand synonymous with quality and trust. We are now looking for a talented and experienced Group PR and Communications Manager to join our team

Reporting directly to the CEO & Senior Management, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive internal communications Strategy
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive external PR Strategy
• Raising brand profile through gaining positive media coverage both locally and nationally
• Structure, manage and issue crisis communication if/when required
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the communications and PR activities and reporting on the results and outcomes
• Proofing and final sign off of a wide range of internal and external communication, content and materials
• Provide internal communications and culture support for a wide range of initiatives, events and time sensitive change management pieces
• Occasional travel to attend external stakeholder meetings with delivery partners will also be required.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A qualification in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• At least 5 years of proven experience in communications and PR.
• Proven ability to propel a company’s image through targeted messaging and a multi layered strategy, with media contacts
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A creative and innovative mind-set, with the ability to produce high-quality content that engages and inspires the target audience
• A strong knowledge of the latest trends and best practices in communications and PR, including digital and social media platforms
• A strategic and analytical thinker, with the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate communications and PR campaigns
• A collaborative and team-oriented attitude, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and under pressure

Why join CR Smith:

• A competitive salary - £50,000 - £55,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Fuel card/Expenses
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Free onsite parking
• Company incentives & events

If you are a dynamic and results-oriented PR and Communications Manager, then get in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity within our forward thinking creative team, and be part of one of Scotland’s best-known household brands, CR Smith

For further information and full recruitment pack contact our Recruitment Manager Yvonne Jack