About Us
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is a
luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled in Newmarket, Suffolk.
Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
retains the charm and character of a Georgian country house, yet offers the
very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality and luxury.
The Team
Our continuing success is based on the team we have
working here. We look not only for skills, but also passion and enthusiasm and
the ability to deliver outstanding service & hospitality. We are a
privately owned, independent 4 Red Star Hotel and Spa. We strive to create a
great workplace for our staff which includes many staff benefits.
The Position
We’re
looking for an enthusiastic and proactive PR & Communications Executive to
work alongside the Sales & Marketing team to implement effective brand
communication, positioning Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa as a luxury
destination hotel and spa. You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery
of public relations activity including driving coverage in local, regional and
national media, maintaining relationships with journalists, local tourism
authorities, DMO’s and Pride of Britain Hotels. The role will include securing press trips and influencer visits and monitoring
coverage as a result.
Working 16-20 hours per week across 2-3 days. This is
a hybrid role working 1 day a week (Friday) on-site at Bedford Lodge Hotel
& Spa, Newmarket. There will also be a requirement to be flexible to attend
onsite meetings on your work from home days.
The role
may involve the occasional weekend and evening work to host press/influencers.
About You
You will
have:
* Proven experience in a PR-specific role
(either at an agency or in-house) with a strong portfolio of secured media
coverage.
* Exceptional written and verbal
communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages for different
platform and publications.
* Existing media contacts and the ability
to develop new relationships with local, regional and national media
including travel and hospitality trade.
* The passion to consume all things media –
from news to the latest trends – and have a genuine passion for impactful PR.
* A degree or equivalent qualification in
PR, Communications, Journalism, or a related field is desirable but not
essential.
* Previous experience working in a
hospitality environment (desirable).
Why Join our Team
A privately owned, independent hotel we have the
opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our
guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.
We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would
you like to join a great team and feel the same?
What We Offer
* Employee
Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
* Free
meals whilst on duty
* Paid
breaks
* An
extra day of leave on your birthday
* Complimentary
membership of The Health & Fitness Club
* Discounted
membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
* 50%
food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
* 20%
discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
* Discounted
accommodation rates
* Discounted
hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
* Option
to purchase wine at cost price
* Long
service awards
* Reward
and recognition scheme
* Generous
‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
* Pension
scheme
* Industry
relevant training