Advertising or Public Relations Director

Advertising and public relations directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the advertising, public relations and public information activities of an organisation.

Tasks

  • Stays abreast of and ensures adherence to relevant legislation regarding tendering and procurement procedures.
  • Researches and identifies new products and suppliers.
  • Interviews suppliers’ representatives and visits trade fair.
  • Arranges for quality checks of incoming goods and ensures suppliers deliver on time.
  • Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers and draws up contract documents.
  • Devises purchasing policies, decides on whether orders should be put out to tender and evaluates suppliers’ bids.
  • Determines what goods, services and equipment need to be sourced.

Typical Education Level

Honours, Bachelor's degree

Will retirement created job openings

In the UK, 18% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers

*This is based on national data

£36,054 Average wage

Average annual earnings

The current average wage for advertising or public relations director is £36,054

2,179 positions

Current Employment

The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 2,179. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

jobs

Job Postings

Over the past year, jobs have been posted for advertising or public relations director roles.

How well does it pay?

Normal pay for this occupation is £36,054 per year. That is about £3,005 per month or £18.49 per hour. New workers generally start on £24,621, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £96,137

Is it growing or declining?

This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 2,179 people are employed in the region.

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