Press Officer

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This freelance contract (6 months, potential extension) is located in Ealing Broadway (3 days per week). You will lead the press office activity during a key phase of growth, coordinating with senior leaders and agency partners.

Pay range

Base pay range:
Provided by Popeyes UK. Your actual pay will be based on skills and experience – discuss with recruiter.

• Lead and deliver press office activity across restaurant openings, expansion and corporate communications
• Manage media enquiries, including reactive and issues-based PR, with professionalism and clarity
• Develop and distribute press releases, media pitches and business announcements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists across trade, business, regional and deals media
• Partner with the Marketing Director and CMO to shape the corporate narrative and communications calendar
• Oversee crisis communications, reputation management, awards and leadership profiling
• Monitor and analyse media coverage and performance against benchmarks and ROI
• Manage PR budgets, agency relationships and collaborate with marketing, brand and social teams to ensure consistent, integrated messaging

• Strong experience in a Press Officer or similar PR role, agency-side or in‑house
• A proven track record across corporate, consumer and public affairs PR
• Experience with in food, beverage or hospitality, ideally QSR
• Established relationships with trade and corporate media
• Confidence handling reactive media and sensitive situations in fast‑paced environments
• Excellent writing, storytelling and communication skills
• A curious, creative and commercially minded approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities to deadline

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare + Life assurance
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Access to wellbeing and lifestyle benefits through our platform
• Cycle to work scheme and gym discounts

At Popeyes, everyone counts. Inclusivity and respect sit at the heart of who we are, and we strive to create a place where everyone can be their true self. That’s why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job – and nothing else.