PR & Social Assistant

Matalan is looking for an Assistant to support the PR & Social team with the execution and delivery of the PR, influencer, and social strategies.

Key Responsibilities of the PR & Social Assistant

PR, Influencers and Social Media Execution and Delivery:

• Support the creation of briefing and coordination of social media content & PR activities. 
• Responsible for the sample management in liaison with the sample collation team for influencers – ensure samples are packaged and sent to relevant influencers and media in a timely manner to secure features
• Responsible for keeping trackers up to date and providing updates on sample status for social, influencers and PR plans. 

Stakeholder Management:

• Ensure you are building relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders (Eg wider Marketing, Digital, Product Retail) through excellent communication of PR and Social activities

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to a culture of excellence by spotting emerging trends and cultural moments and bringing them to the wider team 

What Matalan is looking for:

• Experience in a PR and/or social teams
• Project management skills
• Demonstration of previous use of analytical skills with attention to detail 
• A natural collaborator with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Passion for value fashion, trend awareness, and customer-centric marketing

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme 
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust 
• Life Assurance 
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers 
• Pension Scheme 
• Access to a wide range of career development  
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

About Matalan

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here. 

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.