Communications Assistant, Sustainability & Responsible Marketing

Coty; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Coty SA is offering a 13-month internship in sustainability and responsible marketing, based in Wimbledon, London. The role spans internal and external communications, content creation, and stakeholder engagement across global teams.

You will help shape Coty's sustainability storytelling, support policy toolkits, and deliver campaigns tied to major events. A degree in sustainability, communications, or related field is preferred, with strong social media and Canva proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in sustainability, communications, international relations, business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in sustainability and responsible marketing through study, work experience, or extracurricular activities.
• Strong interest in social media and digital storytelling, with an understanding of credible corporate brand presence online.
• Experience using Canva or similar design tools is essential.
• Comfortable using AI tools to support communications work (e.g. research, drafting, ideation).
• Previous experience in a business environment is preferred, multinational exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Coty's annual sustainability report, including storytelling, communications, and coordination.
• Contribute to Coty's Responsible Marketing work, including support for policies, toolkits, training materials, and internal guidance.
• Deliver internal and external sustainability and corporate campaigns for key moments such as International Women's Day and Earth Day.
• Create content across formats, including social media, presentations, press materials, internal communications, and short-form video.
• Monitor external news, policy developments, and geopolitical trends to identify reputational risks and opportunities.

Skills

Social media storytelling

Editorial writing

Communication skills

Global current affairs awareness

Education

Bachelor's or master's in sustainability/communications/IR/business

Tools

Canva

AI tools for drafting/research

Job description

Based in Wimbledon, London, this 13-month Internship (Fixed Term Contract) role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Coty's corporate reputation across sustainability and responsible marketing, with secondary support across our corporate social media channels. The role has a global scope, working with teams around the world and across the three pillars of ESG (environment, social, governance), and collaborating with colleagues in Corporate Affairs, sustainability, and social media. You will support delivery of Coty's Beauty that Lasts sustainability strategy through internal and external communications, content creation, copywriting, and stakeholder engagement. While sustainability communications and responsible marketing will be the primary focus, this role is well suited to a generalist Corporate Affairs profile with strong digital instincts - particularly someone who is well informed on sustainability, social-media native, highly attuned to global current affairs, and curious about how societal trends shape Coty and our brands.

• Support development of Coty's annual sustainability report, including storytelling, communications, and coordination.
• Contribute to Coty's Responsible Marketing work, including support for policies, toolkits, training materials, and internal guidance.
• Deliver internal and external sustainability and corporate campaigns for key moments such as International Women's Day, Earth Day, and other global milestones, in line with the wider Corporate Affairs calendar.
• Create content across formats, including social media, presentations, press materials, internal communications, and short-form video.
• Monitor external news, policy developments, and geopolitical trends to help identify reputational risks and opportunities for Coty and its brands, with a particular focus on sustainability and responsible marketing.
• Conduct research, monitoring, and benchmarking to inform continuous improvement and future opportunities.
• Support the development of messaging and corporate statements on sustainability, responsible marketing, ingredients, regulation, and societal issues.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners as needed to support delivery of communications initiatives.
• Provide broader support to the Corporate Affairs team on cross-functional communications projects and ad-hoc initiatives as needed.
  Bachelor's or master's degree in sustainability, communications, international relations, business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in sustainability and responsible marketing through study, work experience, or extracurricular activities.
• General understanding of Corporate Affairs and reputation management, with curiosity about how global events, policy, and geopolitics affect multinational companies.
• Strong interest in social media and digital storytelling, with an understanding of credible corporate brand presence online.
• Experience using Canva or similar design tools is essential.
• Comfortable using AI tools to support communications work (e.g. research, drafting, ideation), with sound judgment and editorial rigor.
• Previous experience in a business environment is preferred (multinational exposure a plus)., Impeccable written communicator, able to adapt tone and content across audiences and channels.
• Confident presenter and strong interpersonal communicator, with an interest in further developing these skills.
• Curious and outward-looking, with a strong interest in current affairs, societal trends, and reputation-shaping issues.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong editorial judgment, balancing speed, accuracy, and sensitivity in corporate communications.
• Visually aware, with an eye for well-crafted, on-brand content.
• Collaborative and comfortable working across functions, geographies, and cultures.
• Able to work independently, with good judgment on when to seek input or escalation.
• Open to learning and experimentation, including thoughtful adoption of new tools and technologies.
  Our people make us who we are. We value fearless kindness, welcome new ideas, and encourage innovative thinking. If you're curious about the world, motivated by impact, and excited to help shape how a global company shows up responsibly, we'd love to hear from you.

We're Coty, a global leader in beauty. We're #1 in the world for Fragrance and #3 in the world in Colour Cosmetics with a portfolio of brands that have been known and loved for generations. Our iconic portfolio of more than 77 brands are sold in over 150 countries around the world. We believe in beauty with a purpose and brands that inspire, no matter where they are in the world. We have some of the most well-known brands in the categories of Fragrances, Colour Cosmetics and Skin & Body Care including Gucci, Chloé, Calvin Klein, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Sally Hansen, philosophy, Adidas, Rimmel, Max Factor, COVERGIRL and the list goes on and on! Coty is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences helps us build better products, better serve our users, and build a diverse and inclusive workplace.