PR & Communications Opportunities

Margaret Howell is a contemporary British clothing designer who has worked successfully in men’s and women’s clothing for over five decades. Today, Margaret Howell clothes are sold worldwide with 12 own shops in Europe, over 70 outlets in Japan and an established online business.

We are looking for professionals with strong PR and communications skills, including proven experience in retail PR, to support our business that is evolving and ready to grow. This is a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a communications strategy that not only reflects our heritage and brand values but also embraces change and future opportunities.

You’ll work closely with our Creative and Retail teams to ensure our messaging is consistent, impactful, and aligned with our ambitions across all channels.

Location

Head office, W1/Remote

Hours

Full-time - 35 hours, Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities

- Lead Press & Media Relations

- Plan & Execute Brand Events

- Drive Local Marketing & PR Initiatives

- Support Strategic Projects

- Oversee Press Office Operations

- Team Leadership & Development: Supervise and mentor the Marketing & Communications Assistant, guiding them to enhance their role and professional development

- CRM & Database Management: With team support, manage CRM activities in line with the company strategy

- Global Press Coordination

Role Requirements

- Proven experience in PR and communications, ideally within luxury retail

- Strong media relations skills, with an established network of journalists and influencers

- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including press releases, social media, and storytelling

- Strategic thinking and creativity, able to develop and execute integrated campaigns aligned with business objectives

- Knowledge of retail market trends, brand positioning, and customer engagement strategies

-Proficiency in digital channels, including social media, influencer partnerships, and content creation

- Ability to manage events and activations, such as product launches and press day

- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple campaigns simultaneously

- Experience collaborating cross-functionally, working with marketing, sales, and external agencies

The Ideal Candidate

- Proactive and adaptable

- Confident yet humble

- Works well across departments and with external partners

- Detail-oriented

- Resilient and calm under pressure

- Understands audience needs and tailors messages accordingly

- Embraces new tools, trends, and creative approaches

- Manages multiple priorities effectively.

Rewards

- A competitive salary based on experience and skills level

- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service

- Generous clothing allowance

- Significant staff discount

- Life insurance

- Contributory pension and salary exchange scheme

- Personal development grant

- Cycle to work scheme

- Birthday day off

- Volunteering day off

- IVF support for parents

- Opportunity to request flexible working (27% of Head Office employees work Part Time Hours)

- Menopause friendly

We actively implement blind recruitment practices to eliminate bias and ensure a fair evaluation of candidates based on their skills, experience, and qualifications. We believe in creating a level playing field for all applicants, and our initiatives reflect our dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Candidates will be shortlisted based on how their skills and experience match our requirements as set out above.