BLANKET - Senior Communications Executive (London)
Date Posted: Monday 13th July 2026
Date Expires: Friday 14th August 2026
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
Salary: c. £33,000 depending on experience.
LOCATION
London (Covent Garden). Office-based 3 days, option to WFH 2 days
WORKING HOURS
9 am-5.30 pm
ABOUT BLANKET
The BLANKET Group is more than an agency, we are a strategic partner where communications, VIP activations and paid partnerships align to drive brand desirability and growth. Our comprehensive brand expertise goes beyond PR services to include customer acquisition strategies which we translate into impactful communication plans across UK and Ireland.
We create standout communications and bespoke, talent-led partnerships for brands that want to spark real conversations. As a strategic partner to some of the most exciting names in beauty and lifestyle, we help brands cut through the noise, connect culturally and stay relevant in a fast-moving industry.
Our client roster includes La Roche-Posay, Jones Road, VIEVE, Maison Margiela Fragrances, CeraVe, SkinCeuticals, Hair by Sam McKnight, Blink Brow Bar, Skin Rocks by Caroline Hirons, Gisou, Hershesons, Juliane and Bond No.9 Fragrances to name just a few.
BEING PART OF THE BLANKET TEAM MEANS:
- Supportive, experienced and dynamic environment that invests in your growth.
- Genuine commitment to work–life balance
- Competitive salary with great benefits and perks,
- Beautiful and welcoming office in the heart of Covent Garden
- The chance to work with some of the most exciting brands in beauty.
THE ROLE
We're looking for a confident, curious and pro-active Senior Communications Executive with at least 4 years' experience in Beauty PR. You'll work across a portfolio of high-profile, influential beauty brands, delivering standout press coverage, working on best-in-class campaigns and playing a key role in the management of a smooth running busy and fast-paced press office. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves media, thrives on relationships, spots trends before they peak and is ready to step up, take ownership and mentor junior team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leading and supporting select campaigns and projects
- Proactively pitching to press, influencers and VIPs
- Contributing to client presentations
- Attending press and influencer meetings and leading production for small-medium events
- Overseeing the reporting of press, VIP and influencer coverage (online, social and print)
- Overseeing the maintenance of the master media, influencer and industry contact lists
- Tracking trends and producing insightful trend reports and conducting competitor analysis
- Generating creative ideas for mailers, launches and events
- Growing and nurturing influencer and industry networks
- Managing client diaries, weekly agendas and meeting minutes
- Supporting project budget management
- Leading, mentoring and supporting junior team members
- Attending weekly team meetings and contributing to agency-wide momentum
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum 3 years' experience in PR, communications or a related field (beauty experience essential)
- Experience working at events
- Strong press and industry contacts
- Excellent written English — confident writing press releases, media alerts and reports
- Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail
- Proficiency across Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs
- Social media savvy, with a strong understanding of influencer culture
- Confident, proactive and commercially aware
ABOUT YOU
We are proud of our company values at BLANKET: Considered & Collaborative, Respectful and Authentic, and are looking for people who live them naturally.
Considered & Collaborative
• A strong communicator who builds and maintains trusted relationships
• Highly organised, efficient and great at prioritising
• A positive team player who contributes to collective success
Respectful
• An excellent listener who values different perspectives
• Confident sharing ideas and opinions
• Thrives in a fast-moving, dynamic environment
Authentic
• Builds genuine, trusted relationships
• Curious, adaptable and open to learning
• Seeks feedback and takes ownership
• A confident self-starter and proud ambassador for the brand
WORKPLACE & DIVERSITY
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process due to physical or mental health needs, please let us know in your application.
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