Press Officer

About us

Dune London is the leading affordable luxury footwear and accessories brand in the UK, with broad distribution across both the UK and internationally. It has 50 stores in the UK and over 100 in 25 countries around the world. The company is entering a period of sustained growth both through additional stores, expansion of sales on its online channels and through third party partners both in the UK and globally. Celebrating its 30th anniversary the group has over the years built an enviable position as the specialist in quality fashion footwear and accessories which has given it a unique position at the high end of the high street.

About the role

Our inspiring Brand & Marketing team are looking for a passionate and confident Press Officer to manage and support the efficient running of all things PR. The role will include delivering on seasonal press and influencer strategies as well as generating press coverage in key publications. The Press Officer will report directly into the Head of Marketing and work closely alongside all key departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage all press release and product send outs related to the ladies, men, and accessories product categories. Collaborate on developing strategies for new launches & projects, and proactively provide imagery & information when needed by press. Work as a team with the larger marketing and social media team. Collaborate on the strategy of and deliver influencer content. Contribute to the day-to-day running of the press office: ordering of seasonal samples, sample tracking, product send outs, events, coverage tracking, look book creation, seasonal photography, and communicating key stories.

About you

Experience

• Proven fashion PR experience within a fast-paced business
• An understanding of PR tactics
• Graduate caliber and able to build relationships quickly
• A team player and excellent brand ambassador

Knowledge

• Solid press relationships
• Event management and execution
• Database knowledge (such as Meltwater, Gorkana, PR Shots)
• A keen understanding and interest in trends and popular culture
• Understanding and experience of media affiliates
• Experience of working with and managing an agency and talent agents
• Negotiation of contracts for talent, content creators, creative and PR agencies

About the perks

• Blended working – spreading your time across our office and remote working
• Brand new sustainable office in bustling West London (near Westfield)
• Friendly and open culture with flat structures allowing plenty of opportunity for development.
• Company growth and opportunity; Dune is opening new stores and channels and evolving all the time
• Open-minded company, welcoming thoughts and ideas to be shared
• Working with charitable organisations to help raise funds and give something back. Our current charity partner is Mental Health UK.
• 60% employee discount on Dune products – what’s not to love!
• 25 days holiday (plus the bank holidays)
• Cycle2work
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance for all team members
• We look after our people
• 3.00 p.m. finish every pay day Friday!
• Team socials and drinks – we like to have fun!
• Access to our employee assistance programme, retailTRUST, which provides resources to support wellbeing and personal development, offering free counselling, legal advice, and financial guidance.
• Our own Wellbeing Allies – there to talk when you need them.

What happens next?

We will take a good look at your application and if we don’t feel we are right for you, we’ll make sure we let you know but sadly we are not able to give tailored feedback.

If we are excited to find out more about you, we will give you a call and arrange to talk.

A few things that might help:

• Research the brand, the role, your interviewer on LinkedIn; browse our website; and visit a store if you can
• Make sure you have plenty of examples to show off all your amazing skills and experience relevant to this role