Press Office Executive

Very Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Very Group is seeking a passionate Press Office Executive to enhance brand presence through strategic PR activities. The successful candidate will drive media relations, oversee PR functions, and collaborate with teams, fostering growth in brand awareness and engagement. This role combines creativity with structured organizational skills, aiming to achieve standout results in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

£250 flexible benefits allowance

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Udemy learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fashion PR role.
• Strong network of media and influencer contacts in fashion, home, and beauty.
• Flair for storytelling and results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Securing high-quality press coverage through diverse channels.
• Managing day-to-day press functions and media monitoring.
• Building strong relationships with journalists and organizing press events.

Skills

Media Relations

Storytelling

Organizational Skills

Tools

Cision

Job description

About us.

We areThe Very Groupand we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options onVery.co.ukto help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the role.

Are you ready to sprinkle some sparkle on your PR career? At The Very Group, we’re on a mission to make our brand shine brighter than ever. With a fresh brand strategy and an award-winning creative platform in place, we’re looking for a passionate and ambitiousPress Office Executiveto join our team and help us deliver best-in-class PR across our diverse department store categories.

This is your chance to play a key role in growing brand awareness, consideration, and desire through standout media relations, events, and coverage. If you’re a PR pro with a knack for storytelling, a black book of media contacts, and a love for all things fashion, home, and beauty, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing:

• Securing consistent, high-quality press coverage across print, broadcast, online, and social media.

• Spotting PR opportunities and creating buzzworthy hooks to keep Very top of mind.

• Owning the PR calendar, ensuring it aligns with campaign and product launches.

• Collaborating with our buying teams to fulfil media call-ins and supporting the wider Press Team.

• Managing the day-to-day press office functions, including influencer gifting and media monitoring.

• Building strong relationships with journalists, editors, and stylists through regular face-to-face meetings.

• Pitching news stories and new collections to target media.

• Organising and overseeing press events, from intimate gatherings to larger-scale activations.

• Assisting with celebrity campaign management and PR coverage.

• Keeping the team in the loop with weekly updates and monthly reports.

About you.

• Proven experience in a fashion PR role.

• A strong network of media and influencer contacts, particularly in fashion, home, and beauty.

• A creative thinker with a flair for storytelling and a results-driven mindset.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

• Confidence in writing media materials, pitching to journalists, and managing media monitoring tools like Cision.

• A team player who’s open to travel, attending events, and building relationships.
• Knowledge of analytics and media monitoring to measure success and share insights.

Some of our benefits.

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews

• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be foundon our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a one-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage- An informal 30 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd stage - A one-hour formal task based interview. This will be held in-person at our London office.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.