Public Relations Manager- Luxury Automotive
17 hours ago
Kingston Upon Thames
About us We're Performance Communications — proudly employee-owned, one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and the UK’s leading specialist agency in Automotive, Technology & Sports Brand Comms. We’re 60 strong, creatively driven, and fuelled by a passion for storytelling that actually moves the needle for our clients. Whether it’s dreaming up big campaign ideas, unlocking media opportunities, building influencer buzz, or crafting stories that stand out on social — no two days here are ever the same. We’re based in Kingston upon Thames and work hybrid: three days in-office, two from home. About the role We are looking for candidates with a genuine passion for the automotive sector who thrive in a fast-paced agency environment and are excited by the opportunity to work across premium, luxury and performance automotive brands at UK, European and global level. This role sits at the heart of our automotive team, supporting and leading integrated PR activity across a varied client portfolio that includes consumer brands and global automotive OEMs. Successful candidates will help deliver high-impact campaigns, product launches, brand activations and media relations programmes across regional and international markets. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative team during a period of continued expansion, with clear opportunities for progression and development across all levels. The ideal candidates will be passionate and informed about the automotive and technology sectors, with a strong working knowledge of current affairs and the media landscape. We are looking for individuals who are organised, proactive and commercially aware, with strong communication and copywriting skills and the ability to translate complex automotive and technical topics into engaging communications. Candidates at AM level must be fluent in German, as this is critical for managing regional markets and client activity. As well as German, European languages are highly beneficial across all levels, particularly French, Spanish and Italian. Experience managing regional markets and delivering integrated PR campaigns is essential and should demonstrate strong organisational skills, enthusiasm for the automotive industry and a desire to develop within an ambitious agency environment. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure activity is delivered to a high standard, on time and in line with client objectives, while thriving under pressure and contributing positively to a growing team culture. The Agency has a reputation for nurturing and developing talent and prides itself on being at the forefront of modern PR and communications. The role is based at Performance Communications, Kingston-Upon-Thames, with hybrid working, three days in the office. Reporting line & team The role reports into senior automotive team leadership, including Account Directors and Directors. The successful candidates will support or lead day-to-day client management, campaign delivery and team coordination, while contributing strategically to integrated communications activity across automotive accounts. What you'll be doing • Support and deliver integrated PR and communications activity across premium and, • luxury automotive accounts, • Work collaboratively across client accounts spanning UK, European and international markets, • Support the delivery of product launches, activations, media relations, and social content, • Able to write clear and accurate product and technology communications materials,, • including product spec sheets, press kits and technical content, • Build strong relationships with clients, media, suppliers and internal stakeholders, • Contribute to strategic communications activity and regional market coordination, • Support reporting and evaluation, including status updates, coverage reporting, media monitoring and industry research, • Assist with project coordination, timelines, budgets, invoicing and general account administration, • Support the management of client materials, media centres, digital assets and account documentation, • Contribute to team coordination, meeting management and overall account organisation ·, • Support wider team development and collaborate effectively across different levels of the business, • Play a role in the continued growth and expansion of the automotive division What we're looking for • A proactive, organised self-starter with a strong interest in automotive and luxury brands, • Strong written skills with a flair for copywriting and the ability to write clear, accurate and engaging content, • An understanding of the media landscape and current affairs, • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment, • Experience working with clients or stakeholders in a professional setting (agency or in-house), • Interest in working on UK, European or global automotive accounts, • Experience managing regional markets and integrated PR activity is essential for AM candidates, • German language fluency is essential for AM positions, • Additional European languages are highly desirable across all levels, particularly French, Spanish or Italian, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • Confident communicator, able to work professionally with clients and internal teams, • Able to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, • A collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude, • Willing to learn, take feedback and develop new skills, • Calm and resilient under pressure, • Passionate about delivering high-quality, effective PR and communications, • Motivated, reliable Why work with us As an employee owned business you become part of a bold, creative agency where your voice matters, your growth is nurtured, and your wellbeing is genuinely supported. Perks & Benefits Including... • Employee owned bonus schemes, • Private healthcare, • 28 days holiday, • Hybrid and flexible working, • £250 wellbeing allowance, • 4:30pm Friday finishes, • Personal and team social budgets, • Recognition awards, • Breakfast on office days, • Company-wide social events (legendary summer and Christmas parties), • Cycle to Work scheme, • Dog-friendly office, • Ongoing training & development Our values We’re a dickhead-free zone: We’re a kind and compassionate bunch. We’re not about egos. It’s team first, and we want to work with like-minded people. We take the initiative: Proactivity and curiosity make great communicators, which is why we’re always on the front foot. We relish a challenge: Ground-breaking work isn’t easy. If it were, everyone would be doing it. We take pride in nurturing talent: Show the application and drive, and we’ll support you every step of the way. We want people to be themselves: Everyone is different. We believe you get the best out of people when they can be who they want to be. We do cool shit: We get a kick out of doing stuff that gets noticed.