Time left to apply End Date: September 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
job requisition id JR30595
At Stark UK, we believe that our greatest asset is our people! We're not just a team; we’re a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you’ve found your home!
What You’ll Be Doing
We are seeking an experienced Media Manager with expertise in both B2B and B2C environments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing all aspects of media relations at local, regional and national levels.
You will have a highly collaborative working style and be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment, and who is as comfortable co-creating media and thought leadership positioning strategies and plans, as they are in rolling up their sleeves and producing and delivering the requisite content that drives the required reputational outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
* Develop and implement comprehensive media strategies that align with the company's goals and values.
* Manage media relations, including building and maintaining strong relationships with media outlets.
* Produce and distribute traditional and social media releases and copy.
* Work with the STARK UK Communications Director and business representatives on issues and crisis management, thought leadership, industry engagement, and appropriate external affairs.
* Work with and deputise for the STARK UK Communications Director on issues and crisis management, ensuring highly effective internal as well as external stakeholder management.
* Enhance the company's public image through strategic media engagements and community partnerships.
* Monitor and analyse media metrics to measure the effectiveness of strategies and campaigns.
* Plan and oversee media-related events, ensuring seamless execution and impactful delivery.
* Collaborate closely with the Channels and Content team and also Marketing from an editorial planning and production standpoint.
What We’re Looking For
* Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
* Strong background in both B2B and B2C environments. Previous experience in working with a private equity-backed owner would be an advantage.
* Proven experience in media relations and external communications.
* Demonstrated expertise in project and campaign management.
* Experience in planning and managing media-related events.
* Strong media engagement skills and established media relationships.
* Experience in building community partnerships.
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement and management skills.
Why Choose Us?
Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.
Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel.
Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.
Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!
Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm.
What's Next
If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.
Are you ready to elevate your career and join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service? We can’t wait to hear from you!
About Us
STARK Building Materials UK comprises 14 brands, including one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants Jewson, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber.
With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK’s largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials.
However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry.
Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future.
If you’d like to build that future with us, check out our careers page or get in touch.
Get In Touch
Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
Why work here?
At STARK Building Materials UK, we are known for our building distribution, but in reality, it is our colleagues that drive our business forward. All around the UK, in our branches, warehouses and offices, our team give everything to make building better for our customers.
We value our customers, the communities we work in and the colleagues in our team, who collectively build our business to ever greater heights every day.
We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel safe and empowered to do their best and are comfortable to bring their true selves to work every day.
We are proud that we offer all our colleagues a great place to work.
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