PR Manager

Job Title: Communications & Community Engagement Executive

Location: Penrith, Cumbria

Contract: Permanent / Part-Time

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Role Overview

Leo Group is one of the UK’s leading specialists in animal by-products and renewable energy, playing a vital role within the food, agricultural, and sustainability sectors.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Communications & Community Engagement Executive to support the Group’s public relations, stakeholder engagement, and brand communication activity across multiple business divisions.

This is a varied and hands-on role focused on strengthening the company’s reputation through effective communication, community engagement, social media management, and event coordination. The successful candidate will work closely with Directors, operational teams, local communities, and external stakeholders to help promote the positive impact of Leo Group’s operations and sustainability initiatives.

This role is ideal for a confident and personable communicator who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and representing a growing business across both digital and face-to-face engagement channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage press releases, media communications, and social media activity across the Group

• Coordinate community engagement initiatives with local residents, organisations, and government bodies

• Organise and attend events, meetings, job fairs, and site visits to promote the business

• Create engaging digital content, presentations, and branded materials for campaigns and events

• Support branding and imagery management across all Group companies

• Collaborate with internal departments to support communication and engagement objectives

The Successful Applicant

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders

• Experience within communications, social media, PR, marketing, or community engagement roles

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan events and manage competing priorities

• Ability to work effectively within fast-paced and changing environments

• Strong written communication and presentation skills

• Experience creating digital content for social media and business communications

• Proactive and adaptable approach with strong attention to detail

• Ability to understand and positively promote business operations and company values

Technical & Platform Knowledge

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• X (Twitter)

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Social media management and content creation tools

• Branding and presentation software

Desirable

• Experience within industrial, agricultural, manufacturing, or sustainability sectors

• Event coordination and stakeholder engagement experience

• Understanding of CSR and community engagement initiatives

• Experience managing branding and corporate imagery assets

Salary & Benefits

• £25,000 per annum

• Flexible working hours aligned with events and engagement activity

• Opportunity to work across communications, branding, events, and community engagement

• Hands-on role with varied responsibilities and stakeholder interaction

• Opportunity to contribute to sustainability-focused and renewable energy initiatives

• Supportive and collaborative working environment within a growing business

If you are a confident and organised communications professional who enjoys building relationships, managing community engagement, and promoting positive brand messaging across multiple channels, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation.

Apply now to find out more.