Senior International PR Manager Heathrow, England
Job description
This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else
The Global PR team plays a pivotal role in helping build pride and trust in the British Airways brand.
The Senior International PR Manager is responsible for creating positive conversations and brand awareness for British Airways outside of the UK. The PR manager will be responsible for leading a small international team ensure British Airways is front of mind and tell stories about our unique British service, our growing network and our premium customer experience, as well as advising senior collaborators and assisting with local media relations.
Key accountabilities include:
- Driving positive engagement with the British Airways brand through conception, delivery and implementation of international and local PR campaigns, with responsibility for delivering positive media and social media coverage.
- Proving strategic advice, direction and management of international and global PR campaigns.
- Building relationships with consumer, news and features journalists oversea to drive consumer engagement.
- Line manager for our international PR team
This vacancy is for parental cover and is due to commence in March/April 2023 for 12 months.
Applicants for this role should have a strong and wide-ranging PR experience, with proven experience in an in-house or PR agency role.
Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities
