PR Manager

Job Introduction

As part of NNL’s future we need to be more visible to audiences outside our own organisation. That’s where you will come in. We’re strengthening our communications, creating extra capacity in a team that has previously focused on internal communications. 

We’re looking for a creative storyteller and newshound who will work within NNL and alongside our external public affairs agency to identify the rich content we hold. There’s plenty of hiding our light under a bushel right now, we need you to make the connections, build the network, and root out the fabulous stories we know we have. 

You’ll also need to find and nurture the channels we need to develop our external relations activity and bring our content to life. 

A killer instinct for spotting a story is an absolute necessity and maximising the value of opportunities will be second-nature for you. We need you to create integrated PR and communications plans which reach a variety of audiences and align with our key messages and positioning. 

You might have a PR agency background and are looking for a step into an in-house role. Or you may already be working in an in-house team in a fast-paced environment and be ready for your next challenge. 

Whatever your background, if you can sniff out a story, de-code the technical stuff and make it relevant to a range of audiences, craft it into something appealing then make it work across a range of channels, you might just have found your next job.

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This role can be based across any of NNL's sites but will generally be focused on the North West of England

Main Responsibilities

Here’s what we’ll expect from you:

• Deliver an integrated PR and content plan to support the delivery of our external reputation management strategy for NNL. 
• Create high-quality and creative campaigns to promote NNL and the variety of our organisation to external audiences.
• Build strong relationships with the NNL comms  and  the external agency provider  and ensure that all activity is planned and communicated across internal and external communication channels , acting as the interface between NNL and the public affairs agency on content
• Lead on the content plan for NNL external facing channels, website and social media channels, ensuring that information is relevant, engaging and consistent.
• Direct, advise and be part of the delivery of external events which NNL host or its people are delivering at. To ensure we have a coordinated map of activity and we ‘show up’ with coordinated messages and high standard of presentation.
• Work closely with the external affairs team to build the profile and reputation of NNL by: Identifying events and speaking opportunities to help build the profile of NNL externally, developing briefs for speakers and ensuring that key messages are communicated.
• Gather information to help develop responses to media enquiries and coordinating our daily media handling approach alongside our external partner.
• Coordinate the crisis comms approach which exists in NNL, keeping it up to date, relevant and aligned within wider business continuity processes.
• Keep an up-to-date case study and photography database.
• Develop monthly reports which evaluate activity and monitor progress with intelligence that informs our direction and provides insight to our leaders.to see the value of a content driven approach to reputation management.

The Ideal Candidate

Your experience needs to cover:

• Delivering multi-channel PR campaigns, regionally, nationally and internationally.
• Leading multiple communications projects in a busy team with the ability to handle competing deadlines.
• Crisis communications planning and process.
• Working in technical and or scientific environments, taking complex content to simple effective communications.
• Having a strong eye for news and making the most out of a story with the ability to develop creative ideas.
• Creative writing skills with the ability to develop human, engaging copy that connects with its audiences.
• Proven strong digital skills.
• Demonstrating your influencing skills with the ability to build a wide range of relationships.
• Evidence of success in building good working relationships across professional and operational boundaries and at all levels, including senior management and external stakeholders.
• Educated to degree level.
• Demonstrable experience in public relations roles.

About The Company

Do you want to be part of the future? At the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) we push the boundaries of science, technology, and innovation to ensure nuclear can continue to fulfil its vital role as a cornerstone of green industrial Britain and as a future enabler of carbon Net Zero.

We are recruiting for some key roles that will help to shape our organisation’s next phase of development.

NNL is unique, successful, and internationally recognised for good reason. Our science, technology and innovation are at our core. We offer an unrivalled breadth of technical solutions through our people, facilities, and equipment.

Nuclear science is everywhere– from x-rays and cancer treatment through providing the fuel sources for space exploration, to supplying almost 20% of the UK’s power needs. Nuclear power generation especially, will become even more important to the UK as we move away from relying on fossil fuels. If you want to be part of this incredible future, now’s your chance.

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.