Marketing and PR Manager
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX4 8NS |
| Company: | Devon Air Ambulance Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 116 |
Summary
Job Advert
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working, with regular attendance at Head Office
Duration: Permanent
THE ROLE
The Marketing and PR Manager leads Devon Air Ambulance’s media relations, public relations, and integrated marketing activity to
build awareness, advocacy, and income, shaping the organisation’s narrative through compelling PR and multi‑channel campaigns
while safeguarding its reputation. They will manage proactive and reactive press activity, oversee social media strategy, produce
and approve high‑quality content, and maintain strong relationships with media and stakeholders. The role works collaboratively
across teams to create cohesive supporter journeys and develop patient and supporter stories. Additionally, the postholder
integrates AI‑enabled and monitoring tools to enhance coverage and content quality, ensures brand and regulatory compliance, and
line‑manages the Marketing and Communications Officer to support workload, development, and wellbeing.
THE CANDIDATE
We're looking for a strong communicator with proven PR and marketing experience. You will create compelling content, lead
multi‑channel campaigns, manage media relations, and confidently handle sensitive stories. The role will suit someone who is
creative, collaborative, and digitally skilled, and someone who will bring professionalism, empathy, and the ability to thrive in
a fast‑paced, varied role.
THE PACKAGE
Salary: £38,000 per annum.
As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Free counselling and financial wellbeing services
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please visit our careers page here [https://careers.daat.org/], scroll down to 'Marketing and PR Manager' and click
'Apply for this job'.
The closing date for applications is 9am on 3rd March 2026
Interviews will be a two stage process and held in person at HQ, Exeter.
1st Interview - Wednesday 11th March 2026
2nd Interview - Friday 20th March 2026
If you would like to find out more information about the role, or speak to one of the Communications team, please contact us at
recruitment@daat.org [recruitment@daat.org].
What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here
[https://careers.daat.org/our-interview-process].
Devon Air Ambulance are a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive
and accessible. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments to support
candidates throughout the recruitment journey. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.
Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.
Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of
applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please
submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working, with regular attendance at Head Office
Duration: Permanent
THE ROLE
The Marketing and PR Manager leads Devon Air Ambulance’s media relations, public relations, and integrated marketing activity to
build awareness, advocacy, and income, shaping the organisation’s narrative through compelling PR and multi‑channel campaigns
while safeguarding its reputation. They will manage proactive and reactive press activity, oversee social media strategy, produce
and approve high‑quality content, and maintain strong relationships with media and stakeholders. The role works collaboratively
across teams to create cohesive supporter journeys and develop patient and supporter stories. Additionally, the postholder
integrates AI‑enabled and monitoring tools to enhance coverage and content quality, ensures brand and regulatory compliance, and
line‑manages the Marketing and Communications Officer to support workload, development, and wellbeing.
THE CANDIDATE
We're looking for a strong communicator with proven PR and marketing experience. You will create compelling content, lead
multi‑channel campaigns, manage media relations, and confidently handle sensitive stories. The role will suit someone who is
creative, collaborative, and digitally skilled, and someone who will bring professionalism, empathy, and the ability to thrive in
a fast‑paced, varied role.
THE PACKAGE
Salary: £38,000 per annum.
As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Free counselling and financial wellbeing services
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please visit our careers page here [https://careers.daat.org/], scroll down to 'Marketing and PR Manager' and click
'Apply for this job'.
The closing date for applications is 9am on 3rd March 2026
Interviews will be a two stage process and held in person at HQ, Exeter.
1st Interview - Wednesday 11th March 2026
2nd Interview - Friday 20th March 2026
If you would like to find out more information about the role, or speak to one of the Communications team, please contact us at
recruitment@daat.org [recruitment@daat.org].
What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here
[https://careers.daat.org/our-interview-process].
Devon Air Ambulance are a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive
and accessible. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments to support
candidates throughout the recruitment journey. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.
Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.
Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of
applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please
submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.