Communications Assistant

The allsaints team:

At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you.

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

The role:

We have a super exciting opportunity to join our PR & Marketing team as a Communications Assistant. The PR team is the communication hub of our brand. In this role you will support the team in maximizing the brands exposure, securing strong coverage across editorials, product placements, news and digital. You will manage samples, support with events and remain up to date on UK media outlets, print and digital.
This is a hands-on role and requires someone with a can do attitude. You will be passionate about what you do and will be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the fashion industry. You’ll have a natural flair for building relationships with key influencers and media outlets.

About the team:

In this role you will be based at our iconic East London Studios and will report into the Head of PR & Marketing.

What will I be doing?

• Help to secure print and digital coverage for womenswear, menswear and accessories collections through press requests
• Help manage sample trafficking and coordinating samples for editorial requests
• Manage samples and all storage spaces
• Good pitching skills
• Help with media mail outs and news blasts
• Help organise monthly coverage reports, keep internal Google + updated with all relevant PR news
• Proactively work with the collections and celebrity placements to pitch focus products and generate product and news stories placements keeping UK, US and EU media engaged with the brand
• Support global teams, including Asia with sample, media and image requests
• Follow industry trends and movements to keep the brand on target and relevant within the UK market
• Support talent dressing and gifting initiatives
• Help organise seasonal press days and other brand events
• Collate and keep a record of all press coverage
• Collaborate closely with external PR agencies to align global sample flow, coordinate press launches, and maximise regional media coverage
• Liaise with internal departments and international offices on a daily basis

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS):

• Experience with press relations and interacting with online platforms / communities
• Proven experience of working with PR and social media strategies
• Excellent English writing skills
• A fantastic storyteller & great brand ambassador
• Excellent project running skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Enthusiastic team player who can work proactively to secure coverage and increase brand visibility
• Ideally a network of blogger relationships, fashion assistants and stylists
• A confident, proactive, can do attitude. Happy to get involved no matter the task with a positive stance
• A true collaborator, with the ability to get involved in tasks at all levels
• Ambitious, with lots of motivation and always looking for ways to improve

About the location:

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

What we stand for:

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future

Benefits:

• A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
• We are a disability committed certified employer
• Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
• Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
• Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
• UNUM employee assistance helpline
• Life assurance cover
• Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
• Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm
• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
• Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adaption, menopause)
• Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
• Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
• Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.

We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.

Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.

If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.