KGA - PR & Influencer Relations Manager (Surrey / Hybrid)
Date Posted: Wednesday 1st July 2026
Date Expires: Sunday 2nd August 2026
We're Hiring: PR & Influencer Relations Manager
Location: Surrey, UK (with regular travel to Central London) / Hybrid Working
Full Time | Start Date: August 2026
KGA, the UK's premier distributor of fragrance and beauty brands, is seeking a creative and highly connected PR & Influencer Relations Manager to join our Communications team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to play a key role in shaping brand narratives, driving impactful activations, and strengthening relationships across media and the creator landscape.
If you're a natural connector who brings creative ideas to life with precision and has a strong track record of media & influencer impact, we want to hear from you.
The Role
We are looking for an individual with a minimum of 5 years' experience in PR, influencer marketing, or talent relations, and a strong network within the beauty and lifestyle space. You will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with press and influencers, delivering impactful communications, and driving brand visibility across the UK and Ireland.
Working closely with the Head of PR & Influencer Relations, you will manage a portfolio of brands including Coach, Van Cleef & Arpels, and The Merchant of Venice, delivering standout PR activations that generate awareness and contribute to commercial success.
This is a highly collaborative role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment, with a strong instinct for trends, storytelling, and cultural relevance.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and nurture relationships with journalists and creators across traditional and digital platforms.
- Identify, vet, and engage press and influencer partners aligned with brand values.
- Collaborate cross functionally to develop and execute 360° launch strategies.
- Plan and deliver impactful PR activations across the brand portfolio.
- Monitor, measure, and evaluate campaign performance, benchmarking against competitors.
- Stay ahead of industry shifts, social trends, and developments within the creator economy.
- Manage activation approvals with global brand teams and internal stakeholders.
- Lead the press office function, handling inbound queries and driving proactive media outreach.
- Oversee campaign and activation budgets.
- Lead and contribute to cross brand KGA initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years' experience in PR, influencer marketing, or talent relations.
- Strong network across beauty, fashion, or lifestyle media and influencers.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Deep understanding of media outlets, digital platforms, creator tools, and influencer KPIs.
- Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
- Experience using media monitoring and evaluation tools.
- A proactive, strategic mindset with a creative approach.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a dynamic, creative, and collaborative environment.
- Join an employer of choice, KGA has won numerous awards including a #12 ranking in the 'Best Companies to Work For'.
- For over 35 years, KGA has represented some of the world's most exciting and exceptional niche, premium, and fashion brands within the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves on our industry knowledge, passion, the calibre of our clients, and the quality of our success stories.
Apply: Please send your CV and covering letter (including salary expectation and notice period).
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