PR Executive

Permanent

Up to 32000 Pension PMI ShareSave 6.6 weeks holiday Hybrid Working (2 per week in the office inclusive of some travel to stores)

Southampton Store Support Office

We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores our people and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home theyll love. Join us as a PR Exective and youll be a big part of this.

Role Purpose: This exciting role offers the opportunity to be part of our PR teams mission to ensure B&Q is seen as the No1 place for home improvement by consistently generating fresh ideas that drive fame and advocacy. We want to champion B&Q hero products services and initiatives in the most engaging way possible through smart thinking and curated opportunities.

Press Office Operations

• Handle reactive media enquiries and issues.
• Manage press office processes: budget tracking invoices media monitoring.
• Maintain platforms like Press Loft and Epresspack with up-to-date content.
• Respond to agency/journalist requests and share insights internally.
• Support regional PR for store openings.

Campaigns & Content

• Assist in delivering PR campaigns across media channels.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure PR content aligns with broader campaigns.
• Participate in shoots events and influencer gifting.
• Draft statements and Q&As for product/store/service issues.

Measurement & Reporting

• Compile coverage reports and campaign insights.
• Manage media monitoring to inform future planning.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Align with Social & Digital teams on influencer and earned media.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contacts.

• At least a years experience in PR journalism or wider marketing with a passion for transitioning into PR (this can be inclusive of work placements during studies)
• A degree (or equivalent) in Communications Journalism Advertising or Marketing is an advantage
• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape with a sharp eye forcultural trends the news agenda and social media conversations
• Confidence in building strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders from buying teams and agencies to journalists influencers and talent agents
• A problem-solver who stays calm under pressure and can deliver to tight deadlines
• Organised and detail-focused with the ability to juggle multiple priorities at once
• Naturally curious and creative flexible adaptable and self-motivated with a positive driven attitude

As part of a great team youll be valued for who you are.Were committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities. You will have access to a range of networks that represent our colleagues and allies and help us to continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business.

We also recognise that wellness means different things to different people and we want to help colleagues be at their best and feel well by offering a range of benefits to help you. As well as a competitive salary our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme bonus ShareSave options 6.6 weeks holiday payroll giving an Employee Assistance Programme shopping discounts colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more!

So we can support you during the application or interview process please contact for any recruitment adjustments.