PR and Communications Officer Location: Wrexham (Office based) Pay: £15.00 – £18 per hour Contract: Temporary (up to end of September), Mon-Fri 37 hours per week

Trek Recruitment is working with a large Wrexham based employer to hire a talented and proactive Communications and Public Relations Officer to join their Marketing and Communications team on a temporary basis.

This hands-on role focuses on proactive media relations, external communications, and reputation management for a company with a strong digital-first approach and a commitment to enhancing its visibility in a competitive landscape. We need someone who has done the same job before and lives in commuting distance of Wrexham.

THE ROLE

Communications and Public Relations Officer - Developing and implementing external communication strategies to build and protect the company’s reputation Writing press releases, statements, content (blogs, videos, opinion pieces), and corporate materials Pitching stories, managing media enquiries, and building relationships with journalists, influencers, and stakeholders Leading communications for major projects (e.g., developments and Mission led initiatives) Horizon scanning, proactive social media planning, and providing expert comment opportunities Supporting senior stakeholders with announcements and ensuring coherent messaging across all channels Working collaboratively to align internal and external communications YOU

Proven and good experience in external communications and media relations in a complex organisation (large Corp/company, public sector, or similar preferred) Strong digital-first mindset with confidence in traditional media channels Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail Ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities, and thrive under pressure Outstanding interpersonal skills for engaging senior stakeholders and diverse audiences Excellent experience with content management systems, social media platforms, and MS Office Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach to identifying opportunities. Welsh-speaking and writing ability would be great. Experience in crisis communications or proactive PR planning Note - if you have No social media experience in a commercial setting, we can't move forward with any applications that do not have commercial experience. Also, we need someone who has done the same job before, hitting the ground running is absolute key (this is not a training role). This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact in a fast-moving environment.

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