About Us

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is a luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled in Newmarket, Suffolk. Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa retains the charm and character of a Georgian country house, yet offers the very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality and luxury.

The Team

Our continuing success is based on the team we have working here. We look not only for skills, but also passion and enthusiasm and the ability to deliver outstanding service & hospitality.  We are a privately owned, independent 4 Red Star Hotel and Spa. We strive to create a great workplace for our staff which includes many staff benefits.

The Position

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive PR & Communications Executive to work alongside the Sales & Marketing team to implement effective brand communication, positioning Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa as a luxury destination hotel and spa. You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of public relations activity including driving coverage in local, regional and national media, maintaining relationships with journalists, local tourism authorities, DMO’s and Pride of Britain Hotels. The role will include securing press trips and influencer visits and monitoring coverage as a result.

Working 16-20 hours per week across 2-3 days. This is a hybrid role working 1 day a week (Friday) on-site at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, Newmarket. There will also be a requirement to be flexible to attend onsite meetings on your work from home days.

The role may involve the occasional weekend and evening work to host press/influencers.

About You

You will have:

• Proven experience in a PR-specific role (either at an agency or in-house) with a strong portfolio of secured media coverage.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages for different platform and publications.
• Existing media contacts and the ability to develop new relationships with local, regional and national media including travel and hospitality trade.
• The passion to consume all things media – from news to the latest trends – and have a genuine passion for impactful PR.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in PR, Communications, Journalism, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working in a hospitality environment (desirable).

Why Join our Team

A privately owned, independent hotel we have the opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.
We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would you like to join a great team and feel the same?

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Paid breaks
• An extra day of leave on your birthday
• Complimentary membership of The Health & Fitness Club
• Discounted membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
• 50% food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
• 20% discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
• Discounted accommodation rates
• Discounted hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
• Option to purchase wine at cost price
• Long service awards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Pension scheme
• Industry relevant training

About Us

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is a luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled in Newmarket, Suffolk. Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa retains the charm and character of a Georgian country house, yet offers the very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality and luxury.

The Team

Our continuing success is based on the team we have working here. We look not only for skills, but also passion and enthusiasm and the ability to deliver outstanding service & hospitality.  We are a privately owned, independent 4 Red Star Hotel and Spa. We strive to create a great workplace for our staff which includes many staff benefits.

The Position

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive PR & Communications Executive to work alongside the Sales & Marketing team to implement effective brand communication, positioning Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa as a luxury destination hotel and spa. You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of public relations activity including driving coverage in local, regional and national media, maintaining relationships with journalists, local tourism authorities, DMO’s and Pride of Britain Hotels. The role will include securing press trips and influencer visits and monitoring coverage as a result.

Working 16-20 hours per week across 2-3 days. This is a hybrid role working 1 day a week (Friday) on-site at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, Newmarket. There will also be a requirement to be flexible to attend onsite meetings on your work from home days.

The role may involve the occasional weekend and evening work to host press/influencers.

About You

You will have:

• Proven experience in a PR-specific role (either at an agency or in-house) with a strong portfolio of secured media coverage.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages for different platform and publications.
• Existing media contacts and the ability to develop new relationships with local, regional and national media including travel and hospitality trade.
• The passion to consume all things media – from news to the latest trends – and have a genuine passion for impactful PR.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in PR, Communications, Journalism, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working in a hospitality environment (desirable).

Why Join our Team

A privately owned, independent hotel we have the opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.
We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would you like to join a great team and feel the same?

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Paid breaks
• An extra day of leave on your birthday
• Complimentary membership of The Health & Fitness Club
• Discounted membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
• 50% food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
• 20% discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
• Discounted accommodation rates
• Discounted hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
• Option to purchase wine at cost price
• Long service awards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Pension scheme
• Industry relevant training