Group PR Manager

Job Title: Group PR Manager

Location: London - Hybrid (plus travel as required)

We are Strata!

Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences.

As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We’re always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients.

Our name? It’s Strata, an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced PR Manager to lead earned media, reputation and fame-building for the Strata Group. An agency collective of specialists built for people and brands on a mission.

This role is responsible for driving visibility, credibility and cultural relevance for the specialist agencies and the group, across trade, mainstream and digital media, while shaping a consistent narrative about who we are, what we do and why it matters.

This is a hands-on role for someone with a proven PR background, strong media relationships, and the confidence to proactively put the agency and its work into the spotlight.

Key Responsibilities

PR & Media Relations

• Own and deliver the agency’s PR strategy across trade, mainstream and business media.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors and producers across marketing, business, lifestyle and culture titles.

• Proactively identify and create newsworthy stories around campaigns, talent, innovation, trends and work with internal content manager on thought leadership.

• Write and distribute press releases, opinion pieces, commentary and reactive statements.

• Secure regular coverage that elevates the agency’s profile and positions it as a leader in experiential and brand experience.

Fame & Profile-Building Strategy

• Develop a clear, proactive fame strategy for the agency, aligned to business goals and growth priorities.

• Shape consistent agency messaging and narratives across PR, social and owned channels.

• Identify opportunities for leadership visibility including interviews, panels, speaking slots and industry commentary.

• Work closely with senior leadership to position key spokespeople externally.

Social Content & Owned Channels

• Lead the agency’s social presence from a PR and reputation perspective.

• Create, commission and publish high-quality social content that amplifies earned coverage, agency thinking and campaign success.

• Ensure social channels support fame, credibility and cultural relevance, not just recruitment or marketing.

• Track performance and optimise content based on reach, engagement and impact.

Awards & Recognition

• Own the agency’s awards strategy across UK and international shows (e.g. Campaign, Event Awards, Cannes Lions, D&AD, Marketing Week, PRWeek)

• Identify the right work, categories and narratives to win.

• Write and submit compelling, insight-led award entries.

• Manage submission timelines, stakeholders and budgets.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, creative, strategy, client service and leadership teams to identify stories worth telling.

• Educate teams on what makes strong PR and award-worthy work.

• Alongside Head of Group Marketing act as a guardian of the agency’s external voice and reputation.

Essential

• Proven PR experience within an agency, brand or media-facing role (marketing, creative, experiential, PR or adjacent sectors).

• Strong, demonstrable relationships with UK trade and mainstream media

• Excellent writing skills, press releases, opinion pieces, award entries and social copy

• Strategic thinker who understands how PR, social and earned media drive fame and commercial value.

• Experience creating and managing social content for a brand or agency.

• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and representing the agency externally.

Desirable

• Experience within experiential marketing, live events, brand experience or integrated agencies.

• Awards writing experience with a strong success rate.

• Understanding of cultural trends, brand storytelling and earned-first thinking.

• Ability to spot news angles quickly and act decisively.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, curious and culturally switched-on.

• Commercially aware with a strong instinct for what will cut through.

• Organised and resilient, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Confident, credible and comfortable owning the agency’s external reputation.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a central role in shaping how the Strata Group and collective of agencies is seen, talked about and remembered, building fame, credibility and influence for one of the fasts growing agency groups in the UK.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays

• Birthday day off

• Private Health Insurance*

• Workplace pension scheme

• Death in service scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Regular social events

*Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period

Our Principles 

We are a people-first brand experience agency with a set of core principles that guide our every action by measuring: 

A win for the client 
Client success is at the forefront of everything we do. We measure our success by the impact we make for our clients. We strive to exceed your expectations, delivering moments that matter with results that matter. 

A win for the company 
We believe in long-term partnerships and sustainable growth. When your business prospers, so does ours. Our commitment to excellence and innovation means we’re always ahead of the curve, offering you the best brand experiences. 

A win for the team 
Our team is the lifeblood of our agency. We celebrate diversity, promote collaboration, and foster an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. When our team thrives, their passion and dedication is reflected in everything we deliver. 

A win for you 
Whether you’re engaging us for your events, already fostering a career at Strata, or considering one, our goal is to create a win for you. We’re dedicated to providing our employees with an enriching workplace that supports their growth and well-being. For our clients, a win means achieving your objectives and making your brand shine. 

A win for the planet 
We are committed to making environmentally responsible choices in our work. We recognise our responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet and contribute to a sustainable future. From eco-friendly event practices to conscious resource management, we aim to create events that are a win for the environment. 

Diversity at Strata

At Strata, people are at the heart of who we are.

We recognise and value the diverse and unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that each individual brings.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, valued, and empowered. We strive to create an innovative, creative, and inclusive environment where all employees and applicants can thrive.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Embracing diversity isn't just our goal, it's our strength, driving us towards a more inclusive future.

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