Communications and Public Relations Officer

PR and Communications Officer Location: Wrexham (office-based only) Salary: £15.00 – £17 per hour Contract: Temporary (long term) – Full-time hours, Mon-Fri, 37 hours per week Trek Recruitment is partnering with a large, dynamic employer in Wrexham to recruit a talented, proactive PR and Communications Officer to join their Marketing and Communications team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic hands-on opportunity to make a real and immediate impact. You'll play a key role in raising the profile of a forward-thinking organisation that combines a strong digital-first approach with traditional PR excellence. THE ROLE You'll be at the heart of the team's external communications, helping to build and protect the company's reputation while amplifying its visibility in a competitive landscape. Developing and delivering external communication strategies that strengthen brand reputation Crafting compelling press releases, statements, blogs, video scripts, opinion pieces, and corporate materials Pitching stories to the media, handling enquiries, and building strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and key stakeholders Leading communications for major projects and mission-led initiatives Horizon scanning for opportunities, planning proactive social media content, and securing expert comment slots Supporting senior leaders with announcements and ensuring consistent, coherent messaging across all channels Collaborating closely with internal teams to align internal and external communications About You We're looking for someone who has done this job before and can hit the ground running – this is not a training role. You’ll need solid, proven experience to deliver from day one. Demonstrated success in external communications and media relations within a complex organisation (press is a huge need for this role, large corporate, public sector, or similar) A confident digital-first mindset, paired with strong traditional media skills Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities with meticulous attention to detail Ability to work at pace, juggle competing priorities, and perform well under pressure Outstanding interpersonal skills to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and diverse audiences Strong working knowledge of content management systems, social media platforms, and MS Office DESIRABLE Welsh language skills (speaking and writing) Experience in crisis communications or proactive PR planning IMPORTANT: We can only consider candidates with commercial social media and press experience in a professional setting. Purely personal or non-commercial social media work will not be sufficient. You must also live within commuting distance of Wrexham. This is not a work from home role - you can't negotiate on this. Commuting areas include: Chester, Mold, Ellesmere Port, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Birkenhead, Buckley, Holywell, Flint, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Denbigh