Assistant Communications and Advocacy Manager (EMEA & APAC Specialist)

The Boots Company PLC; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company is looking for a PR and influencer marketing professional to join their Communications and Advocacy Team in the UK. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping brand narratives across No7 Beauty Company brands and will manage relationships with influential third parties. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and experience in public relations, along with a strong interest in the beauty industry. The role offers a dynamic environment with various responsibilities related to brand promotional strategies.

Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous discount on our own brands

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in supporting PR campaigns and media relations.
• Adept at building rapport with stakeholders across markets.
• Experience managing or working with agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for external agency partners.
• Assist in the activation of PR activities tailored to local nuances.
• Support the development of compelling earned messaging and press materials.
• Manage relationships with top brand ambassador programme performers.
• Support planning and execution of high-profile PR and influencer events.
• Monitor media coverage and track KPIs.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to articulate ideas clearly

Strong organisational abilities

Experience in public relations

Strong interest in the beauty industry

Job description

Location: Nottingham/London

Recruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister

About the role

Are you a dynamic PR and influencer marketing professional eager to shape brand narratives and drive authentic conversations? We are seeking someone to join our Communications and Advocacy Team, to play a critical role in ensuring our brand stories are brought to life across No7 Beauty Company brands and markets, generating content and endorsement from influential third parties, including journalists and influencers. If you're passionate about storytelling, cultivating influence, and making a tangible impact in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to shine!

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for, and work collaboratively with, external agency partners and in-house retailer teams sharing best practice and key PR materials, and ensuring our partners bring the brand to life through immersions and experiences.
• Assist in the in-market activation of all PR activities, helping to ensure strategies are tailored to local nuances and executed effectively by regional agencies.
• Support with the development of compelling earned messaging and other press materials across brands, amending and modifying these assets as required to ensure they meet the needs of the EMEA and APAC markets. This involves drafting press releases, media alerts, Q&As, and other communication assets, ensuring accuracy and adherence to brand voice and market needs.
• Support with the selection, vetting, and management of macro influencers and social experts within the EMEA and APAC markets. Work with the wider Influencer and Advocacy Team to find opportunities to utilise internal spokespeople and influencer partners across markets. Manage relationships with top brand ambassador programme performers in EMEA and APAC.
• Provide crucial support as needed in the planning, logistical coordination, and on-site execution of high-profile PR and influencer events, including launch events and media engagements, ensuring smooth delivery and positive media experiences.
• Work with agencies and market retailer teams to monitor media coverage across markets, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and contribute to regular reports on earned media performance, providing initial insights and data analysis.

Who we are

No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we're innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do.

What you\'ll need to have

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adept at building rapport with multiple stakeholders, across markets
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Experience in public relations, communications or a related field
• Experience managing or working within agency partners
• Demonstrable experience in supporting PR campaigns, media relations, or communications initiatives.
• A strong interest in the beauty industry

It would be great if you also have

• Familiarity with content creation processes, and basic analytics.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and reporting.
• Experience working in a global or multi-market role

Our benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous discount on our own brands and partner businesses
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - go to no7company.jobs/working-here to find out more. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by No7 Beauty Company and may not be accurate.

What\'s next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

We are a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.