Marketing & Communications Assistant, EMEIA (12 month FTC)

Burberry; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand is seeking a Marketing & Communications Assistant to join their EMEIA team in London. This role offers a chance to support various activities including sample management, event coordination, and media coverage reporting. Candidates should demonstrate strong organisational skills and an ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. This position is ideal for those eager to learn in the luxury sector.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and proactive relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support sample management for marketing activations.
• Maintain and update contact databases.
• Monitor media coverage and compile reports.
• Assist with gifting and event coordination.
• Handle invoicing and administrative tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Burberry is looking for a highly motivated and passionate Marketing & Communications Assistant to join the EMEIA team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to learn and contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment. In this role, you will support a variety of activities, including sample management, reporting, gifting, and event coordination.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support sample management for editorial, marketing activations, and talent dressing, ensuring timely and efficient trafficking of samples between internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain and update contact databases, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor daily media coverage across print, digital, and social platforms for the UK, compiling weekly and campaign-specific reports and ensuring timely delivery in the required format. Liaise with regional agencies to ensure seamless reporting.
• Assist with gifting and seeding programs, coordinating between the UK team and international agencies to ensure smooth execution of product placements.
• Support the coordination of events and experiences, assisting with logistics and ensuring all tasks are completed on time.
• Assist with invoicing and administrative tasks, including raising, processing, and tracking purchase orders (POs), and managing sample and gifting orders.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Exceptional organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage tasks efficiently.
• Efficient and effective sample management, ensuring smooth internal and external communication and timely deliveries.
• Timely and accurate submission of reports, adhering to deadlines and maintaining the correct format.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong collaboration and proactivity.

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.