Communications Assistant, Sustainability & Responsible Marketing

Coty SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Based in Wimbledon, London, Coty UK&I offers a 13‑month Internship (Fixed Term) starting July 2027. The role supports corporate affairs, sustainability, and responsible marketing, with a global scope and exposure to social media channels.

You will assist with annual sustainability reporting, campaigns, content creation, and stakeholder engagement, while developing skills in digital storytelling, policy monitoring, and corporate communications within a multinational beauty company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in sustainability, communications, international relations, business preferred.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in sustainability and responsible marketing.
• Strong written communication and editorial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Coty’s annual sustainability report, including storytelling and coordination.
• Contribute to Responsible Marketing work, including policies, toolkits, and training materials.
• Deliver internal and external sustainability campaigns for key moments (e.g., International Women’s Day, Earth Day).
• Create content across formats: social media, presentations, press materials, internal comms, short-form video.
• Monitor news and policy developments to identify reputational risks and opportunities.

Skills

Digital storytelling

Editorial judgment

Collaborative work

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Curiosity about current affairs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in sustainability, communications, international relations, business

Tools

Canva

Job description

Corporate Affairs Assistant (Communications & Sustainability) - COTY UK&I

13 MONTHS INTERNSHIP

July 2027 starting

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

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.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Experience & Requirements:

• 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 elevate.
• Open to learning and experimentation, including thoughtful adoption of new tools and technologies.

WHAT WE BRING:

You’ll work within a passionate, multi‑disciplinary Corporate Affairs team and gain hands‑on experience across sustainability, responsible marketing, corporate communications, and social media. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a broad, future‑facing Corporate Affairs skillset while contributing to Coty’s Beauty that Lasts ambition to build a more responsible beauty industry.

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.