AESOP – Advocacy & PR Industrial Placement 2026

Location: London Bridge

Duration: 1 Year

Start Date: Monday, 29th June 2026

Annual Salary: £25,210 per annum

A Day in the Life

Based in our London office, you will join Aesop’s Global Brand Communications team, reporting to senior managers across social media and PR. This role is a unique opportunity for a penultimate‑year student to support the orchestration of Aesop’s voice across our digital channels and our global community of advocates, journalists, and storytellers. You will be immersed in the day‑to‑day execution of our communications strategy, learning how a world‑class brand balances creative integrity with digital precision and sincere relationship‑building.

Day‑to‑day, You Will Be:

• Supporting the orchestration of our brand narrative across all touchpoints, from maintaining the global social media calendar to managing press materials.
• Assisting in community and advocate engagement, including monitoring digital conversations and coordinating the dispatch of product 'seedings' and press gifts.
• Helping to monitor and report on brand perception, tracking global press coverage and digital mentions, and assisting in the collection of social media performance data.
• Providing logistical support for key brand moments, whether it's coordinating assets for a digital campaign or assisting with the planning of a press event.

We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a culturally curious student with a meticulous eye for detail and a natural alignment with Aesop’s minimalist aesthetic. You are someone who finds fulfillment in the details and understands the nuances of crafting a thoughtful brand presence, both online and offline.

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need:

• Aesthetic Sensitivity: A deep appreciation for design and an exceptional level of attention to detail, from the copy in a social post to the wrapping of a press gift.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written English and a budding ability to communicate in a tone that is both professional and poetic, adapting to different audiences.
• Digital Curiosity: A strong interest in the mechanics of social media, combined with an understanding of how to build sincere relationships with media and advocates.
• Organizational Rigor: The ability to manage multiple administrative and logistical tasks with poise, discipline, and a high level of accuracy.
• Cultural Awareness: An active interest in the worlds of art, design, literature, and architecture, which informs Aesop’s unique communications strategy.

You Are:

In your second year of a university course that requires a one‑year industrial placement.

What’s In It For You:

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal/environmental causes to make a concrete difference.

Who We Are:

Join us at L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. With the acquisition of the Australian brand Aēsop in 2023, the Group continues to expand its portfolio through targeted acquisitions as part of its drive to create the future of beauty. We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio‑economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.