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August 26, 2006

Seventy Seven PR, Associate Consultant and Consultant

Seventy Seven PR, the consumer arm of Fishburn Hedges Group, is looking for consultants to work on current consumer campaigns and to help bring in new business as the agency grows. We are looking for one an associate consultant who will have 1-2 years' experience and a consultant with 3-5 years' experience - some in b2b or trade campaigns would be an advantage.


The job offers the opportunity to work on accounts that already include eBay, LYCOS, Hotels.com E.&J. Gallo, esure.com, CITB-ConsutructionSkills, the RSPCA, the Boat Shows and the British International Motor Show. There will be ample opportunity to develop the core sectors as the agency extends into food & drink, retail, travel & leisure and consumer technology.


We are looking for candidates with big-brand experience, a bulging media black book, creative media relations nous and a real passion for their clients' businesses. If you want to know more or see the full brief, please email a CV to james.gm@77pr.co.uk.

Seventy Seven PR, Associate Director

Seventy Seven PR, the consumer arm of Fishburn Hedges Group, is looking for an Associate Director to work on current consumer campaigns and to help bring in new business as the agency grows.


The job offers the opportunity to work on accounts that already include eBay, LYCOS, Hotels.com E.&J. Gallo, esure.com, CITB-ConsutructionSkills, the RSPCA, the Boat Shows and the British International Motor Show. There will be ample opportunity to develop the core sectors as the agency extends into food & drink, retail, travel & leisure and consumer technology.


We are looking for candidates with big-brand experience, a bulging media black book, creative media relations nous and a real passion for their clients' businesses. If you want to know more or see the full brief, please email a CV to james.gm@77pr.co.uk.

August 15, 2006

PR Adviser

London, £40,000-44,000

Working within the Press Office team of three, as part of the larger Public Relations department, the primary focus of this role is to build the firm's network of journalist contacts, to package news and comment effectively, and raise the profile of the firm by securing quality coverage in the national, specialist and legal press. Strong media relations and writing skills are essential as is the ability to deal effectively with partners and senior managers around the firm.  You will need PR experience, working either in agency or in-house roles, ideally with some knowledge of the professional services industry. 

Please e-mail a CV to mail@vmagroup.co.uk quoting reference number CW2822TW.

August 08, 2006

Corporate Communications Manager, Sports Body

South West London, UK, Flexible Salary (depending upon experience)

Our client is one of the leading sports governing bodies in the UK with a large international presence. They are looking to recruit a Communications & Public Affairs expert to report to the Chief Executive.

Job Description:

To manage all internal and external Communication, Public Relations and media activities concerning corporate and public affairs so that the organisations’s message is positively delivered and understood. To manage all communications regarding strategic projects as determined by the Chief Exec. and will liaise closely with the Director of Communications and his staff and the company chairman. This role will effectively manage all issues/ crisis management communications and everything outside ‘day to day’ communications.

  • Review and develop the companies external communications plan regarding strategic and operational issues and develop and maintain a news programme that will build a solid understanding of the companies position and progress in these areas.
  • Manage specific issues and projects, as directed by the Chief Exec., to ensure that where possible the company is seen in a positive light and its point of view is understood.
  • Manage the media relations and communications strategy in relation to sport relationships with the professional clubs, their representative body, and international sports board.
  • Direct and manage the activities of external and political lobbying organisations to ensure that the bodies interest are properly served in the political arena and in the domain of sports politics.
  • Lead on all media related aspects on the sports political lobbying initiative and acts as the first point of contact for the body.
  • Acts as the bodies point of contact for all party sports union committee in the House of Commons and the European Parliament and establishes a pro-active media/ lobbying/opinion former campaign designed to achieve further funding and awareness of the bodies legislative issues.
  • In liaison with the Director of Communications, initiates and chairs press conferences as required and produces subsequent press release for distribution to the media.
  • In liaison with the Director of Communications, manages external media/ PR agencies when external support is required.

The job holder is accountable for: The determination of media and PR strategy on key projects. The effective day to day operation and delivery of the communications programme to agreed performance targets and standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

Educated to degree level. A PR + Communications specialist with experience and proven public affairs or lobbying exposure. You must have worked in high profile organisations (ideally sports or sports related) and be accustomed to establishing and directing communications strategies in highly political environments.

Please e-mail a CV to hfriend@vmagroup.co.uk quoting reference number HF2796TW.

August 04, 2006

Good Relations Seeks A Corporate/Healthcare/Consumer Account Manager

A great opportunity to work across an enaging mix of high profile corporate, healthcare and consumer clients in one the UK's leading PR agencies. You will be a talented Account Manager with a minimum of three years corporate or healthcare PR agency experience. You will also be a self starter, keen to develop junior members of the team and able to contribute to new business. Salary negotiable, depending upon experience.

Good Relations is part of the Bell Pottinger Group. For more information visit www.goodrelations.co.uk

For more information about the role please contact Philip Brady - pbrady@goodrelations.co.uk.