Communications and PR Manager

Lithia; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Nottingham is seeking a Communications & PR Manager to enhance their brand through strategic communication and media relations. The successful candidate will develop PR campaigns, engage with media, and create engaging content across platforms. Benefits include a salary up to £50,000, bonus opportunities, and 33 days of holiday. This hybrid role supports collaborative efforts and contributes significantly to the company’s innovative environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

Bonus and car allowance

33 days holiday

Company discounts

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Solid background in a similar role with effective communication strategies.
• Ability to craft compelling content across multiple formats.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic communication and PR plans to promote activities.
• Create content for press releases, media packs, and social media.
• Manage communication tools to streamline information sharing.

Skills

Effective communication strategies

PR campaign management

Project management

Clear content creation

Stakeholder influence

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Communications & PR Manager

Lithia UK (Hybrid)

Salary up to £50,000 with bonus, car allowance, family PMI, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases and aftersales services

As the Communications and PR Manager, you will play a key role in executing our communication and PR strategy. You’ll create impactful content and drive communications initiatives across various media platforms, covering a diverse range of topics relevant to both the business and the automotive industry. In addition, you'll take charge of media relations, building strong, positive relationships with key media stakeholders to enhance our corporate brand, manage our public image, and steer us through crisis communications with confidence.

Your Journey as a Communications & PR Manager:

• Develop and execute strategic communication and PR plans and campaigns to promote internal activity, the company brand, products, and initiatives
• Support to deliver internal and external communications across various channels. Creating content including press releases, media packs, email bulletins, articles, blog posts, social media posts, newsletters, and external customer communications
• Act as the first point of contact for media inquiries, and coordinate responses as needed
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide guidance for communications to support with clear messaging to enhance engagement across departments, the wider business and externally

• Provide communications guidance and messaging support to the Customer Resolution team to ensure aligned responses and a positive customer experience

• Produce monthly reports to demonstrate performance and engagement of communication activity
• Manage communication tools and platforms to streamline information sharing and enhance accessibility
• Manage Communications Specialists to ensure consistency of communication and process
• Provide support to implement wider communication and PR projects across the business and deputise for the Director of Communications and Design where required

Are You Ready to Embrace the Challenge? We’re looking for someone who has:

• A solid background in a similar role, showcasing a deep understanding of effective communication strategies and PR campaigns
• A keen eye for detail with the ability to craft clear, compelling content across multiple formats
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, offering fresh ideas and solutions that align with strategic objectives

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: [e-mail]. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.