Regional & Anchor Store PR Coordinator: UK & Ireland - Internal only

UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive regional PR across UK&I, build media relationships, tailor regional activity, and support anchor store PR while coordinating events, reporting, and administrative support.

Lead regional PR planning and execution across UK&I, aligning with brand strategy
Develop regional media contacts and craft regional stories for local outlets
Coordinate press outreach, events, and monthly reporting to demonstrate impact

Job Description

Responsibilities

Regional PR - Support the development and delivery of regional PR plans across the UK&I, working closely with the UK&I Retail PR Lead
Regional PR - Proactively research, build and nurture regional media contacts throughout the UK&I, developing relationships that help drive coverage
Regional PR - Help to generate and place stories about Lush products, stores, store events, people and brand ethics across local and regional media
Regional PR - Support the adaptation of national PR and brand strategies into relevant, creative consumer activity across regional channels
Regional PR - Work with UK&I store managers to support and coordinate regional PR activity
Regional PR - Write and distribute seasonal and regional press releases and pitches, tailored to regional audiences and media
Regional PR - Support the planning and on-the-ground delivery of regional PR events
Anchor Store PR - Support PR activity for Lush’s anchor stores in line with the company’s brand strategy, helping these flagship locations receive strong, consistent coverage
Anchor Store PR - Help develop and pitch anchor store stories that highlight the unique character, events and community impact of each location
Anchor Store PR - Coordinate press send-outs and support media sell-ins for anchor store moments and launches

Requirements

Clear and effective communicator across all channels and audiences
Deep understanding of the diverse UK&I regions and regional media landscapes
Extensive experience drafting press releases and pitch materials
Established network of regional media relationships
Exceptional time management with a proven ability to prioritize and manage workloads
Responsive and agile when handling requests, paired with a proactive willingness to help
Adaptable self-starter who focuses and thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Meticulous attention to detail combined with high operational efficiency
Collaborative team player who learns quickly and takes direction well
Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to share new ideas

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
6 months of full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver must qualify for SMP)*
Enhanced paternity leave*
Bonus scheme
Day off for weekday birthdays
Holiday purchase scheme
50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted rail and bus season tickets
Employee assistance programme

Lush

Since establishing in 1995 in Poole, Dorset, Lush has been driven by innovation and its ethics.Creators of pioneering beauty products such as the fizzing bath bomb, shower jellies and solid shampoo bars, we place emphasis on fresh ingredients like organic fruits and vegetables, fight against animal testing and combat over-packaging by developing products that can be sold ‘naked’ to the customer without any packaging.We currently operate in 52 countries with 928 global shops. Through our separate business divisions we invent, manufacture and sell our handmade products direct to our customers through our own shops and online. The fact that we make all our products by hand is something we are really rather proud of!Lush is 10% Employee Owned since 2017 and our people are the heart and soul of our business. In the UK we currently have offices located in Poole, Dorset and Soho, London.

Founded in 1995

Poole, England, GBR

3.5K employees (359 in marketing)

lush.com