Communications Manager - Corporate

Elemis; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury skincare brand is seeking a Communications Manager to shape and execute its annual communications strategy. This role focuses on elevating the brand’s profile through media storytelling and engaging with industry press. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in beauty communications and excels in strategic planning and relationship management. Competitive benefits include generous staff discounts and a comprehensive wellness program.

Benefits

Generous Staff Discount

Well-being policies

Generous Holiday Allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Bonus/Commission Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in beauty and lifestyle communications.
• Excellent understanding of the communications landscape, especially in beauty.
• Strong attention to detail and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Communications to create the annual media strategy.
• Secure business press coverage through storytelling.
• Develop and manage ELEMIS LinkedIn Content Calendar.

Skills

Communications skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Crisis management

Media relations

Content creation

Job description

Communications Manager - Corporate

Department: PR & Social Media

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Head Office, London

Description

ELEMIS is seeking a strategic Communications Manager to support the Head of Communications in shaping and executing the annual communications strategy, with a focus on trade, business, and industry media. This role will be pivotal in elevating the brand’s profile through thought leadership, executive profiling, and strategic storytelling, while also supporting internal communications.

What Will You Do?

• Support the Head of Communications to create the annual strategy for trade and business media, whilst working with the wider omni-channel marketing teams to amplify activity across channels
• Secure strong and meaningful business press coverage in key publications through storytelling that drives compelling narratives and product placement
• Maintain and expand relationships with key trade, business media and industry contacts.
• Work with Head of Communications and Director of Communications & Content to develop a thought leadership strategy to support the brand founders
• Proactively pitch the ELEMIS Founders and C-Suite for relevant speaking and profiling opportunities, support on scripting.
• Support with crisis management and crisis communication planning
• Identify macro and micro trends in the media landscape, using them to strengthen ELEMIS brand voice
• Manage both proactive and reactive communications to protect and enhance brand reputation.
• Work with the annual budget, alongside the Head of Communications, to ensure budgets are not exceeded
• Liaise with the local communications and marketing teams on a daily/weekly basis to ensure plans are consistent across markets
• Collaborate with People Team on best-in-class Internal Communications
• Coordinate the production of monthly global, internal newsletter
• Work in partnership with Group Corporate Communications team to tailor content for group audiences
• Develop & manage ELEMIS LinkedIn Content Calendar and page

The Perfect Candidate

• Minimum of five years’ experience in beauty and lifestyle communications – including strong relationships with industry, trade and business press and relevant communities
• Excellent and up-to-date understanding of the communications landscape, with knowledge of the beauty industry
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with a strategic mindset
• Experience in luxury skincare or beauty

What We Offer You!*

• Generous Staff Discount on all your favourite ELEMIS products and spa treatments, as well as discounts on L\'OCCITANE Group products (including L\'Occitane, Erborian and more)
• Excellent well-being policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity policies, Income Protection, Life Assurance and more
• Generous Holiday Allowance, increasing with length of service
• Company Pension Scheme
• Bonus/Commission Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan (with Dental)
• Employee Assistance Programme for all Associates and their families
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Length of Service Awards
• Much, much more!

*Some benefit eligibility is based on length of service or contract type