Motorcycle PR Specialist

Are you an immediately available PR Specialist seeking a challenging, fast-paced contract role with a global brand? 

We have a fantastic opportunity to join a Corporate Communications and Motor Sports Division responsible for both automobile and motorcycle PR, social media corporate and internal communications and numerous racing activities. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the operations of the Corporate Communications department during a busy period of product launches, across event planning and delivery of PR materials. 

Duties: 

• Coordination of partner agencies ( event management, photography and video) to provide all necessary operational and technical requirements for successful running of events. 
• When required attendance of events in Europe- up to 15 days per month- to assist with event operation:
• Management of agencies to provide all journalists on site requirements. 
• Planning of video and photo content.
• Welcome of journalists and guidance with daily schedules 
• Preparation of all AV equipment for product presentations.
• Cost monitoring.
• Collation of media coverage and production of event reports.

The successful candidate must have a valid passport and driving licence. Experience in motorcycle industry is strongly preferred. Must have previous experience in an event organisation and communications role. Proficient use in Microsoft Office Applications in particular Powerpoint and Excel.  Relationship management skills, able to work with PR teams and agencies at a number of different levels of expertise across Europe. 

The role is inside IR35 initially fr 6 months with the potential to go permanent. The day rate is £200-£250 per day ( annual salary equivalent of £65k).

35 hr week, excellent working environment with hybrid working model and 1pm finish on a Friday.