PR Manager

Overview

Job title: PR Manager (Part-Time, 2 Days per Week)

Location: Queen’s Park, London

Start Date: February

Company: NiX by Nicola Harding (NiX Living Ltd) and Nicola Harding & Co.

Reporting Line: Head of Marketing & Communications

Salary range: c. £50,000 full-time equivalent (pro rata), based on 2 days per week

Nicola Harding & Co is a recognised authority on creating liveable, soulful places, characterised by colour, attention to detail and an eclectic mix of found items. NiX by Nicola Harding (NiX Living Ltd) is the new product business created by Nicola and her husband Andy (CEO), with the vision to “create beautifully useful products, made the right way, that are aspirational but accessible to many and last for generations”.

You will be part of a friendly, dynamic team, working in a stimulating, open plan, studio environment. We take great care to look after each member of the team and to promote their professional development. As well as a talented interior design team, we have dedicated procurement and finance teams to support our design activities. The business operates primarily through a UK hosted ecommerce website with a Studio Showroom based on Lonsdale Road in Queens Park.

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded PR Manager to join the business on a part time basis (2 days per week). This role is a critical senior hire, responsible for shaping and driving our PR strategy while also unlocking business growth through partnerships, collaborations and brand relationships. This role requires deep, hands-on experience within the home furnishings, interiors or design-led lifestyle sector, where traditional media, editorial credibility and brand storytelling are central to commercial success.

Reporting into the Head of Marketing & Communications, the PR Manager will lead all PR activity end-to-end; from strategy through to execution; ensuring the brand maintains a strong, consistent presence across traditional media, digital platforms and industry networks. This role is ideal for a senior PR professional looking for a fractional leadership position, with ownership, influence and the opportunity to make a meaningful commercial impact within a growing business.

• In partnership with the Head of Marketing & Communications, develop and deliver a clear, long-term PR strategy aligned with brand values and commercial objectives.
• Own the annual PR plan and calendar, aligning activity to key business moments, product launches, campaigns and partnerships.
• Act as the senior PR lead within the business, providing strategic counsel and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen brand positioning, thought leadership and relevance within the market.

• Lead all media relations activity, building and nurturing strong relationships with journalists, editors and key industry contacts across interiors, design, lifestyle and home furnishings media.
• Secure high-quality coverage across print, digital and broadcast media, with a strong understanding of how interiors brands show up in editorial environments.
• Develop compelling press materials including press releases, pitches, briefing documents and spokesperson commentary.
• Identify and manage reactive and proactive PR opportunities, including trend-led storytelling and commentary.

• Drive business growth through the identification, development and execution of strategic partnerships and brand collaborations.
• Build relationships with complementary brands, creators, retailers and cultural partners to extend reach and unlock new audiences.
• Lead collaboration planning from concept through to launch, working cross-functionally to ensure alignment with brand and commercial goals.
• Evaluate partnership performance and ROI, refining approach based on impact and results.

• Lead PR support for campaigns, launches, events and activations, ensuring maximum visibility and impact.
• Identify opportunities for press events, launches, previews and experiential moments that strengthen brand perception.
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