PR & Communications Recruitment — Insights & Advice

Why 2027 could be a good year to move jobs in PR

Why 2027 could be a good year to move jobs in PR

From 1 January 2027, unfair dismissal protection starts after six months rather than two years. Here's why that makes moving jobs in PR less risky, and what it means for agencies hiring.

Gavin Watson2 November 2026

How to Get Job-Hunt Ready for a PR Agency Move: A Practical Checklist

How to Get Job-Hunt Ready for a PR Agency Move: A Practical Checklist

Thinking about moving PR agencies? A practical checklist for getting your CV, LinkedIn, portfolio and interview stories ready, from Junior AE to Director.

Gavin Watson20 October 2026

Should I Accept a Counter-Offer? A PR Recruiter's Honest View

Should I Accept a Counter-Offer? A PR Recruiter's Honest View

Gavin Watson15 October 2026

Silence Isn't Golden

Silence Isn't Golden

Gavin Watson6 August 2026

Don't believe the narrative. Good PR talent is still hard to find.

Don't believe the narrative. Good PR talent is still hard to find.

Gavin Watson21 July 2026

Your pay has been frozen. Now what?

Your pay has been frozen. Now what?

Gavin Watson8 June 2026

Are AI Tools Putting Junior PR Roles at Risk? Here’s What Agencies Need to Consider.

Are AI Tools Putting Junior PR Roles at Risk? Here’s What Agencies Need to Consider.

Gavin Watson20 April 2026

The Honest Truth About Switching PR Sectors

The Honest Truth About Switching PR Sectors

Gavin Watson28 March 2026

Thinking About Going In-House? Here's How to Know If the Time Is Right (And When It Isn't)

Thinking About Going In-House? Here's How to Know If the Time Is Right (And When It Isn't)

Gavin Watson22 March 2026

Interviews Going Nowhere? Why Freelancing Can Be the Smartest Way Back into Work in PR & Communications

Interviews Going Nowhere? Why Freelancing Can Be the Smartest Way Back into Work in PR & Communications

Gavin Watson11 March 2026

The PR & Comms Job Market Is Brutal Right Now — How to Protect Your Mental Health While Finding Your Next Role

The PR & Comms Job Market Is Brutal Right Now — How to Protect Your Mental Health While Finding Your Next Role

Gavin Watson5 March 2026

Interview Questions for PR & Comms Roles: How to Prepare Answers That Actually Land

Interview Questions for PR & Comms Roles: How to Prepare Answers That Actually Land

Gavin Watson3 March 2026

What the Employment Rights Act Means for PR Hiring — And Why It Might Not Be the Problem People Think

What the Employment Rights Act Means for PR Hiring — And Why It Might Not Be the Problem People Think

Gavin Watson1 March 2026

PR & Communications Notice Periods: What to Expect (and How to Plan Your Hiring)

PR & Communications Notice Periods: What to Expect (and How to Plan Your Hiring)

Gavin Watson23 February 2026

Hiring a Public Affairs Manager or Director (2026): a practical guide

Hiring a Public Affairs Manager or Director (2026): a practical guide

Gavin Watson20 February 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring Account Directors in UK PR Agencies (2026)

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring Account Directors in UK PR Agencies (2026)

Gavin Watson19 February 2026

Hiring During Uncertainty: Why Candidate Experience Matters More Than Ever

Hiring During Uncertainty: Why Candidate Experience Matters More Than Ever

Gavin Watson18 February 2026

PR Recruitment Agency: How to Choose the Right Partner (UK Guide for Hiring Managers)

PR Recruitment Agency: How to Choose the Right Partner (UK Guide for Hiring Managers)

Gavin Watson17 February 2026

From Bristol to Glasgow: Why top PR talent isn’t just in London

From Bristol to Glasgow: Why top PR talent isn’t just in London

Gavin Watson4 November 2025

New Hire No-Show! How to Stop Candidate Ghosting Before it Costs You

New Hire No-Show! How to Stop Candidate Ghosting Before it Costs You

Gavin Watson4 November 2025