Knights has always done things differently. In 2012, we became the first UK legal sector organisation to secure private equity investment, shifting from a traditional partnership to a corporate structure and clearly separating management from fee earners.
Our model's success led to significant growth over six years, and since our AIM market listing in June 2018, we've seen consistent increases in turnover and profits.
With around 1,500 colleagues across 26 locations, our strong organic growth combined with quality acquisitions, we've strengthened our position in key markets. We're equipped to execute our growth strategy and aim to be the leading legal and professional services firm outside London.
Our distinctive business model and culture help us attract professionals who prefer a modern approach.
Opportunity
We are looking for a confident, experienced Regional PR Manager to manage public relations across our southern locations. This role will suit someone who understands media relations, creative content, and can use PR to drive a broader digital strategy. You will work with our team to share Knights’ story, build the personal brand of key people in the business and position Knights as the leading regional legal services business in the south of England.
Responsibilities
In this position, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, becoming their go-to contact for Knights
- Pitch stories, case studies, and news with confidence to key media contacts over the telephone and email
- Write thought leadership pieces, client case studies, and testimonials that highlight our expertise
- Align PR efforts with digital marketing strategies to boost online visibility and engagement.
- Identify media opportunities to raise brand awareness and promote our services across the south.
- Monitor PR effectiveness and suggest improvements based on data and insights.
Skills
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in PR, with a track record of working with journalists.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop and pitch creative ideas confidently.
- Skilled in writing engaging, professional content for various platforms.
- Strong understanding of PR’s role within a wider digital marketing strategy.
- Self-starter, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Highly organised with strong administrative confidence
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal aptitudes
- Adaptable and flexible nature
Why choose Knights?
We are already the UK’s largest regional legal services business – and we want to double our revenues in the next three years. To deliver on that we are building our PR team to bolster our reputation and bring in more clients and talent.
This role has huge scope for development and visibility to the senior people in the business. It is your chance to make an impact and drive our brand forward through creative PR.
If you would like to build on your experience in a supportive, fast-paced learning environment, this is the role for you. Please contact our Recruitment Advisor, Michael Appleby (michael.appleby@knightsplc.com), and send your CV to him.
