This role will help coordinate the day-to-day running of the PR office by assisting with executing strategies, product launches, events, and digital outreach activities for L’OCCITANE. Working alongside and reporting to the Acting PR & Communications Manager, the candidate is required to drive brand awareness and equity in the UK.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes (intern management)

Major Responsibilities

• Implement and contribute to the execution of the UK PR strategy for L’OCCITANE
• Provide daily support to the Acting PR & Communications Manager in executing the PR strategy and all media outreach initiatives; organising events and press trips, answering press queries, proactively pitching product features, attending press/influencer/agent appointments, maximising placement opportunities and building brand awareness
• Secure regular coverage across print and online media as well as all digital and social platforms via paid campaigns and organic pitches, ensuring a substantial year-on-year increase
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key press & influencer contacts across all media channels
• Writing and editing press releases, newsletters, notecards, and copywriting, also overseeing and approving those written by the PR intern
• Maintain and manage the operational smooth running of the press office and oversee the day-to-day work of the PR intern
• Management of process Director, creating POs and new suppliers for the PR team
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Digital team to ensure a 360 approach to all PR & Influencer activities
• Be the team expert in Digital, keeping well informed of social opportunities, channels, influencers, innovations, and competitors, particularly across TikTok
• Ownership of strategy and execution of all brand podcast sponsorship activity
• Work with the Acting PR & Communications Manager to help prepare and share meaningful evaluation reports
• Provide integral support to the Communications department, including owning and overseeing key internal tracking systems, reporting, and budget management on delegated projects

Required Knowledge & Competencies

• Highly organised, responsible, and mature
• Results-driven with an excellent network of contacts within the industry.
• Minimum three years’ experience working in Beauty PR (in-house or agency), with excellent interpersonal skills, strong creativity an eye for detail and proven track record of positive results
• Competent in PowerPoint, Excel, Office, Word, Outlook
• Enthusiastic and helpful team player.
• The ability to self-start, be proactive, and confidently work autonomously is important
• Passion for natural beauty

What we offer you!*

• Discretionary Company Bonus scheme
• Contribution Pension Scheme
• Holiday Allowance – above statutory
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Maternity (20 weeks full pay ) and Paternity leave (12 weeks full pay) after 1 year
• Hybrid working for Office based staff– 3 days in the office
• Work from Anywhere Policy – up to 4 weeks a year
• Volunteering 1 Day
• Half day leave for Birthday
• One day’s holiday for NewlyWeds
• Discount Scheme
• Monthly product allocation
• Reward Gateway – company benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme through Reward Gateway
• Travel Loan through Reward Gateway
• Subsidised health & wellbeing plan
• Long service awards

Please note some eligibility criteria may apply

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