PR & Influencer Manager (FTC)

Salary - £45k - £50k Bonus & Share Scheme + company pension Private Medical Cover & Life Assurance Onsite gym & free fitness classes Discount across site-wide Learning development On-site restaurant & much more!

Overview: We are partnered with a well-established and high-profile UK retail group who is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, with a renewed focus on brand, customer experience, digital innovation and growth.

The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a PR & Influencer Manager to join a fast-paced, high-profile retail business undergoing an ambitious period of transformation and growth. This is a senior role sitting across PR, influencer marketing, brand partnerships and communications, with responsibility for shaping how the brand connects with consumers through culture, creators, media and compelling campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and develop the influencer marketing strategy across key categories, ensuring it supports wider brand and commercial objectives.
• Develop and deliver integrated influencer campaigns across seasonal moments, product launches and key brand initiatives.
• Identify emerging creators, established talent and culturally relevant voices that align with the brand and target customer.
• Build long-term ambassador programmes and strategic creator partnerships.
• Lead talent selection across paid partnerships, ambassador programmes and earned influencer activity.
• Oversee campaign delivery, including briefing, contracting, gifting, content approvals and reporting.
• Work closely with Social, Brand, Trade and Creative teams to ensure influencer activity is integrated into wider campaigns.
• Manage influencer budgets, negotiate partnerships and ensure activity delivers against agreed KPIs and ROI.
• Define and oversee an effective PR strategy supporting wider brand and commercial priorities.
• Lead media relations, press office activity and campaign launches alongside internal and external PR partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key fashion, beauty, lifestyle and retail media.
• Support the delivery of strategic brand partnerships and sponsorships from initial briefing through to activation and reporting.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, contracts, deliverables and campaign activity.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing PR and Influencer team.
• Manage PR and influencer budgets, ensuring investment delivers measurable value.

About You:

• Strong experience across PR, influencer marketing, communications or brand partnerships, ideally within fashion, beauty, retail or another consumer-facing environment.
• Proven experience developing and delivering successful influencer strategies.
• A strong network across influencers, creators, talent agencies and media.
• Experience managing PR and influencer agencies and external partners.
• Commercially minded, with experience managing budgets and measuring campaign performance.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent understanding of social platforms, creator trends and influencer measurement.
• Previous experience leading, coaching or developing a team.
• Highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, culturally connected and passionate about fashion, beauty, social media and digital culture.

Why Apply:

• Join a high-profile, established retail business at an exciting point of transformation and growth.
• Have the opportunity to shape PR, influencer and brand partnership strategy with genuine visibility across the business.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, agencies, creators and high-profile talent.
• Take ownership of campaigns designed to drive both brand awareness and commercial results.
• Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where creativity and new ideas are encouraged.