A dynamic and well-regarded PR agency is seeking a charismatic and motivated Junior PR Executive to join the team. This is an exciting full-time opportunity for someone with a passion for theatre and the arts, who has demonstrated enthusiasm for PR through internships, work placements, or by starting their career as a PR assistant. Well-organised, efficient, and self-motivated, you will play a key role in supporting PR campaigns and working closely with journalists. While this is a junior position, you will be entrusted with significant responsibility in handling projects and liaising with clients. You should be a confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with ease. A willingness to learn new systems and approaches quickly is essential. This role requires a responsible and trustworthy individual with strong writing skills and a keen eye for detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Google Suite, and social media scheduling platforms is also required. It’s a fast-paced position but offers the chance to work within a friendly and well-established agency. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of clients across theatre, visual arts, circus, and opera. The agency is widely recognised for its work at the Edinburgh Fringe and with arts festivals across the UK. Based in a vibrant office near Charing Cross station, this role offers 21 days of holiday plus additional leave between Christmas and New Year when the office closes. Here’s what you’ll be doing: Maintaining an up-to-date PR contacts database Pitching stories to journalists Building and maintaining relationships with clients and journalists Copywriting and proofreading Preparing weekly client reports Running press events, opening nights, and media calls Media monitoring Managing social media channels Supporting celebrity events and personal PR initiatives Here are the skills you'll need: Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail and organisational skills Confidence in working with media and clients Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Google Suite, and social media scheduling tools Work permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Here are the benefits of this job: Opportunity to work with an exciting and diverse range of clients in the arts sector A supportive and collaborative team environment An office located in the heart of London, near Charing Cross station 21 days' holiday plus extra leave during the Christmas office closure Salary £24,000 - £26,000 DOE A career in PR within the arts sector offers the chance to engage with creative industries, shape public narratives, and build relationships with influential media figures. If you have a passion for theatre and the arts, and a drive to excel in PR, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.....Read more...
We're on the hunt for someone looking to further develop themselves and join us in our Payroll team as a Payroll Processor. This will come with an exciting opportunity to work towards a Level 5 apprenticeship.
The Payroll Processor will assist in the collation and processing of the monthly payroll and annual processes including P11D’s, P60’s, salary review, PRP payments and PSA agreement. This also involves end of year and quarterly system updates. Provide support to colleagues and managers on general Payroll queries and complete admin and payroll tasks.
What the role will look like:
Assist in the processing of end-to-end payroll in adherence with legislation and company procedures
Checking of the HR/Payroll processing system and records by ensuring that all of the employee information is received on time for the coming payroll month and all relevant payments/deductions are calculated and checked for accuracy
Identify, investigate and resolve any discrepancies in information provided to payroll for input by all other areas of the Society
Manual calculations including backpay, holiday pay, SSP, SMP and all other statutory payments
Monthly management reporting
Assisting with all enquiries from colleagues, Executive’s, HMRC, DWP and any other external bodies
Work collaboratively with the HR Administration team
Support the broader team to undertake process efficiency reviews. Ensure regular reviews of ways of working to ensure automation is taken full advantage of, avoid duplication of effort, and to support the team in adopting a continual improvement approach
Assisting with system upgrades and testing as and when required including year-end processes
Ensuring the Society is compliant with National Minimum wage regulations and Real Living Wage standards
Administering and monitoring salary sacrifice schemes in line with regulatory and scheme requirements
For more details on the role please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert
Training:This program covers the key duties of a Payroll Assistant Manager level 5, they include:
Manage and Analyse the payroll workload and accountabilities; giving you the skills to plan and prioritise the payroll schedule
Provide direction and oversee the timely collation of both the payroll and the benefits data
Provide expert practical and/or factual support and guidance internally and externally
Manage direct responsibility for the pay and the benefit calculations in complex situations
Lead and oversee delivery for the quality assurance of your team’s pay and benefit calculations
Analyse and reconcile the finalised payroll process
Lead all the operations and the systems to ensure compliance with any relevant legislation, regulations, codes of governance and professional ethics
Contribute to the successful recruitment and retention of your team, providing leadership and guidance to identify and retain the best possible workforce
Manage both personal and team professional and self-development. Ensuring personal skills are keeping up with industry standards, whilst providing job satisfaction for team members
Analyse and evaluate the pay and benefits and reporting systems, procedures, and controls in line with changes in technology
Design and implement effective communication strategies, which will allow for the improvement of overall team collaboration, efficiency and productivity
Strive to maximise the efficiency and accuracy of all processes and payroll by providing continual improvements, using data to drive decisions
Training Outcome:Full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader and encourage disabled applicants and all from diverse backgrounds to apply. We’ll do what we can to adjust our recruitment journey and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet what we’re looking for. If you need any support with applying to one of our roles, get in touch at careers@westbrom.co.ukEmployer Description:Why choose the West Brom?
At the West Brom we appreciate that our employees are unique individuals with differing needs depending on their specific circumstances and stages in life. When we say our people are the West Brom’s biggest asset that doesn’t mean just viewing them as employees. We’re proud of our heritage and absolutely believe that the West Brom is a great place to work. Our employers are the heart of bringing our new vision to life- where our customers and communities own a more secure future. Everyday, through the work they do together and the care they show, they’re helping turn that vision into real and lasting.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader and encourage disabled applicants and all from diverse backgrounds to apply. We’ll do what we can to adjust our recruitment journey and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet what we’re looking for. If you need any support with applying to one of our roles, get in touch at careers@westbrom.co.uk.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shiftsSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
