PR Manager

About Thrive

We're Thrive, one of the fastest-growing learning technology companies, helping some of the world's biggest brands, including Next, Aston Martin F1 and Vodafone, to transform how their people learn, communicate and develop.

We're growing internationally, innovating with AI and challenging the way businesses think about workplace learning.

Now we're looking for a creative, ambitious PR Manager to help us tell our story to the world.

The Role

We're looking for someone who knows how to turn great business stories into headlines.

You'll own Thrive's PR strategy, building our reputation, increasing brand awareness and securing meaningful media coverage across the UK, US and beyond.

From major customer announcements and product innovations to thought leadership and company milestones, you'll work closely with our leadership, Marketing, Sales and Customer teams to get Thrive noticed.

This is a hands-on role for someone who proactively spots opportunities, builds relationships, creates content, has journalist contacts and knows what makes a story newsworthy.

What You'll Be Doing

• PR Strategy: Develop and deliver a proactive PR strategy that grows Thrive's brand awareness and reputation globally.

• Media Relations: Have and build relationships with journalists and publications, pitch stories and secure coverage across business, technology, HR and mainstream media.

• Press & Announcements: Write compelling press releases and manage announcements covering customers, partnerships, product launches, acquisitions and company growth.

• Thought Leadership: Build the external profiles of our CEOs, Execs and leadership team through interviews, articles, podcasts, speaking opportunities and commentary.

• Customer Stories: Work with our teams and customers to turn real business results into powerful stories and joint external announcements.

• Recognition: Identify and manage media’s top submissions for relevant business, technology, industry and leadership lists and recognition programmes.

• Reactive PR & Newsjacking: Stay on top of breaking news, industry trends and cultural conversations, identifying opportunities for Thrive and our leadership team to contribute.

• Media and Analyst Partnerships: Identify opportunities to collaborate with relevant publications, industry bodies, influencers and communities to extend our reach.

• Research & Reports: Work with internal teams to turn company data, customer insights and original research into newsworthy reports, stories and campaigns.

• Reputation Management: Monitor external conversations about our brands, manage incoming media enquiries and support communications around sensitive issues when required.

• Content & Social Amplification: Work closely with Marketing to maximise the impact of media coverage across our social channels, campaigns and wider communications.

• Agency Management: Manage relationships with external agencies, freelancers or specialist partners where needed, ensuring we're always getting the best results.

• Measurement: Track media coverage, share of voice, brand visibility and PR performance to demonstrate impact and continually improve our approach.

• Support our Founders' additional Brands: Support PR and media opportunities across our founders' wider businesses, including Reddington Pub Companies, One City and other ventures.

What We're Looking For

• Proven PR experience, ideally within technology, SaaS or a fast-growing business.

• A track record and portfolio of earned media coverage and journalist relationships.

• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills.

• A creative, proactive approach to finding newsworthy opportunities.

• Confidence working with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with UK, UAE and US media would be a big advantage.

• An interest in AI, technology and the future of work.

What Success Looks Like

• Thrive is regularly featured in relevant business, technology and industry publications.

• Our leadership team is recognised as a credible voice in AI and the future of work.

• We have a consistent pipeline of customer stories, announcements and media opportunities.

• PR actively contributes to Thrive's brand awareness, reputation, and commercial growth.

• We have successful coverage for additional ventures including Reddington Pub Companies & One City

Why Thrive?

We're ambitious, fast-moving and not afraid to do things differently.

You'll have the opportunity to shape our PR strategy, work directly with our leadership team and tell the stories behind one of the UK's fastest-growing technology businesses.

We believe in progress over perfection, making an impact and bringing energy to everything we do.

If you're full of ideas, love a good story and know how to get people talking, we'd love to hear from you.

At Thrive, we’re on a mission to build an inclusive, welcoming culture that encourages and actively supports diversity. Our race, gender, religion, background, sexuality and beliefs are what make us unique. Our people are expected to always treat each other with respect, care and compassion. This starts from the moment you apply for a role at Thrive Learning, so we want you know we’re an equal opportunity employer. We will always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment and have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind.

If you require any assistance, accommodations, or support during the application or interview stages, please don't hesitate to contact Ella Holland at ella.holland@thrivelearning.com. We're happy to help!