Interim Communications Lead (UK & International)

London, UK (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years exp

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the regional communications engine across UK/EMEA/Australia, coordinating earned media, influencer, ambassador, and advocacy programs while turning global brand priorities into market-ready launches and ongoing reputation work.

  • Integrated Communications & Launch Oversight: lead cross market planning, asset readiness, and governance to ensure consistent messaging and timely executions.
  • Agency & Influencer Ecosystem: manage scopes, budgets, KPIs, and reporting while driving aligned outcomes across consumer PR, trade PR and paid collaborations.
  • Cross-functional Launch and Campaign Leadership: coordinate with Global, Education, Sales and Marketing to synchronize market deliverables, distributors, and internal stakeholders.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Integrated Communications
  • Lead the UK and oversee EMEA and Australian markets across earned, influencer, ambassador, and pro advocacy channels
  • Translate Global brand priorities into market-relevant execution
  • Lead the operational management and execution of integrated launch plans aligned to commercial and marketing objectives
  • Maintain momentum across key communications initiatives that support brand visibility, relevance, and trust
  • Agency & Partner Leadership
  • Oversee agency ecosystem across consumer PR, trade PR and paid influencer
  • Manage scopes of work, budgets, KPIs and quarterly reviews
  • Drive integration between agencies to ensure aligned execution and reporting
  • Maintain operational frameworks, workflows and governance across international communications activity

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years experience in communications with a track record of success in planning, adapting and executing successful communication strategies. Familiarity with the beauty, fashion, or lifestyle sectors is preferred
  • Established network of media and influencer contacts in the UK and Europe, specifically related to beauty, fashion, or lifestyle including journalists, editors, influencers, and industry insiders
  • Demonstrated experience in building and executing global communication plans that have delivered measurable results
  • Ability to think strategically and align communications efforts with broader organizational goals
  • Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including brand marketing, e-commerce, and education
  • Drive for innovation and a creative approach to problem-solving, event ideation, and gifting
  • A self-starter with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, capable of identifying and pursuing new opportunities

Preferred

  • Familiarity with the beauty, fashion, or lifestyle sectors is preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Work/Life Balance: Paid Holiday, Federal Holidays, and flexible work schedules
  • Wellness: Company Contribution of 90% to employee's BUPA Supplemental Health Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health
  • Financial Well-being: Company contributes 8% of pensionable earnings to Pension Scheme
  • Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you!
  • Our culture has an "attitude of gratitude" and a shared passion for our brand. Join our Bond Builder DEI committee to play a role celebrating DEI at OLAPLEX
  • Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount
  • Our mission is to create a culture that celebrates our bonds by embracing, elevating, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds.
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OLAPLEX

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OLAPLEX, Inc. is a foundational health and beauty company inspired by professional stylists, empowered by innovation and a belief that beautiful hair starts from the inside out. From the moment OLAPLEX Complete Bond TechnologyTM transformed its first strand of hair, our products have proven that molecular-level science has the power to restore hair health and unlock new styling possibilities. With over 10 years of experience bringing groundbreaking products from the lab to the chair, we’ll never stop innovating to help pros, their clients, and all healthy hair seekers achieve great hair days today, tomorrow, and for years to come. Our mission is to create a culture that celebrates our bonds by embracing, elevating, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds.

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New York, New York, USA
426 employees (80 in marketing)
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