Head of Public Relations

1 day ago

Sydney, Australia Merlin Entertainments Full time

**Head of Public Relations**

Admin Building (at rear of Aquarium), 1-5 Wheat Road; Darling Harbour

Sydney, NSW, 2000

Australia

**Job Highlights**
- Unique Public Relations leadership role, overseeing PR function across 10 iconic attractions
- Based in Darling Harbour, working 3 days per week
- Join a global industry leader and take advantage of great staff perks and development opportunities

**Who are Merlin Entertainments?**

Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 120 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to nearly 65 million visitors a year. We’re the leading operator of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, Wild Life, Madame Tussauds, and the Fly Treetop Adventures, amongst others.

**Our culture**

We are a business built on FUN, and a role with Merlin is unlike a job anywhere else. Every day we work our magic in a variety of wonderful ways, whether it’s counting penguins, crafting the perfect celebrity eyebrows or offering vital support behind the scenes, each of us are focused on creating magic memories for our guests every day, and it’s fair to say we love what we do

We may be a fast-moving global business, but we’re proud to say we’re a down-to-earth, caring and supportive bunch too. We are truly committed to developing and supporting our amazing staff members to allow them to flourish in their roles and forge an exciting career at Merlin.

If you share our passion, then we have a fantastic opportunity to join our team as the
**Head of Public Relations for Australia & New Zealand on a permanent part time (3 days per week or equivalent) contract.**

**About the role**

**Reporting to the Regional Marketing Director you will be responsible for providing direction and management of the in-house PR team to deliver business PR goals.**

**On a day to day basis you will be**:

- Overseeing the PR plans across ANZ, providing strategic advice and support to ensure our stories are driving demand or building brand awareness
- Ensure annual PR plans are in line with central brand marketing plans and that all communication is in line with brand guidelines and the overall business strategy
- Leading the ANZ Public Relations team including ongoing training and development, management of each direct report’s development plans and any other staff management needs that arise
- Managing and developing relationships with external suppliers and partners
- Encouraging creativity in an in-house PR environment via creative thought sessions, trend discussions and keeping on the pulse with industry updates
- Overseeing the PR budgets, and creating internal reports

**About You**

**A passion for travel and tourism is essential for any of our roles, and to truly shine in this position you will also have**:

- A degree or similar qualification in communications or marketing
- Roughly seven years’ experience in a similar role, either in-house or in an agency
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop a team to achieve positive business outcomes
- A thorough understanding of the Australian and New Zealand media landscape
- Demonstrated creative ability and innovation to drive effective PR campaigns across a broad range of media
- Strategic thinking and demonstrated experience in developing and driving media and external relations strategies that elevate reputation
- Ability to influence, advocate and advise across all levels of the organisation with excellent communication skills, establishing credibility with internal and external stakeholders
- Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to use strong discretion and judgement in a unique business structure
- Budget management skills and the ability to report all records of expenditure on a monthly basis

**What we can offer you**
- Flexible working policy
- Corporate benefits such as free entry to all our attractions WORLDWIDE
- Other external and internal discounts such as 25% off in our stores and cafes
- Additional Leave, including birthday, wellbeing and volunteer leave to give back to a cause you care about
- Domestic and global opportunities to expand your skills and grow your career, including internal and external professional development courses

Perhaps the biggest benefits of joining us, however, are the amazing opportunities to advance your career. Merlin is a large, global, expanding business, so for a high-reaching and dedicated individual looking to go much further with their career, we can provide the opportunities and the support to help you realise your potential.

**Our values**

Merlin Entertainments is driven by a strong social responsibility with the vision to create a world where the global community respects, conserves, and sustainably manages our precious aquatic habitats, wildlife, and natural re

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