About Citypress

Citypress are an award-winning PR agency specialising in creative, digital, social and marketing communications, with offices based in Manchester, Birmingham, London, Scotland and Liverpool.

The company’s values are to be committed, creative, friendly, collaborative and ambitious.

They have won many awards including Large PR Agency of the Year, Consultancy of the Year, PR Agency of the Year and Best Place to Work.

In 2017, Citypress launched the ‘Year of Winning’; an initiative that aims to help employees excel in all aspects of their role and in life generally. As part of this, the company held inspiring workshops with the likes of creativity specialist Dr Mark Batey and Manchester poet Longfella.

A company update is held once a month in the Manchester offices for an update from the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. 98% of colleagues find this an informative and useful way to keep updated and 99% believe agency news is communicated well.

What is it like to work for Citypress

Leadership

96% of staff agreed:

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

CEO Charles Tattersall spends four days of his working week supporting colleagues and clients. He spends equal time across all teams and departments in the company, finding out how the agency can better support people with the challenges and opportunities they face.

96% of staff agreed:

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

My Manager

98% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

The performance of managers is largely measured through the annual staff satisfaction survey. Survey results showed that 91% of staff enjoy working with their direct line manager and 87% said they feel they get the support they need from their manager.

98% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Personal Growth

100% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

25% of individuals’ working time is dedicated to training and personal development. Staff have access to professionally-trained coaches to help with career development and challenges they may face at different stages of their progression.

100% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

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Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Women

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Development

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