[PR & Communications Manager - International Markets- Central - Permanent/Full Time]

Something Extraordinary Every Day™

In this exciting and pivotal role, you will create and implement the PR and media relations strategies for the Middle East & India markets for The Bicester Collection.

You will ensure the optimal positioning of our Brands and the Villages in the international media, with the overall objective to drive footfall, revenue and the brand positioning of The Bicester Collection.

This would be an ideal role for an experience PR & Communications Manager with experience within International Markets and Luxury Retail.

What you will be doing

• Develop and execute the PR strategies for the Middle East and India markets together with PR agencies
• Work closely with PR colleagues on delivering qualitative international press coverage across influencers, content creators and Key Opinion Leaders whilst organising and supporting events and driving footfall and new customer acquisition
• Support in business events to promote the Village including logistics and securing international press
• Organise and support with event curation for PR & High Net Worth events both for International Markets and across Villages
• Create and update journalists and online/blog database and analysis for action planning
• Work collaboratively with various departments to ensure brand positioning of The Bicester Collection in source markets is aligned with business objectives 
• Manage external PR agencies on all PR issues 

What makes you special

Every colleague is an entrepreneur at heart and this drives our organisational culture, which values invention, innovation and risk taking. To be successful with us, you’ll have:

•  Degree of Marketing or Marketing communications is preferable
• Minimum 5-6 Experience in a PR role, with a preference in an international role within a large rapidly changing and fast paced global environment. Ideally within the Retail Luxury industry and with agency experience
• Interested in culture, art and design, travel & hospitality, fashion technologies and trends
• Understanding of PR, media landscape, social media and international markets and trends
• Excellent organisation and project management skills
• Ability to communicate at the highest level both written and verbal in all departments, on a global scope with a vast professional and social network
• Fluent in English and local Village language, any other European language. Arabic or Hindi would be beneficial but not required

There’s no one quite like us

The Bicester Collection are the worlds’ leading luxury shopping destinations, and we are committed to creating magical and memorable experiences for our guests. Taking the name of the founding Village, The Bicester Collection distinguishes the 11 Villages in Europe and China as one collection of destinations for our guests, our brand partners, our travel and tourism partners, our corporate and financial media, and our internal teams.

Our Vision is to be the best shopping destination in the world. Our Mission is to make the lives of others better - our brands, our guests, our people and our communities. Our Brand Promise is to offer something extraordinary every day. Our Five Values are the glue that bind us together and allows us to lead ahead:

• Authenticity - Always do the right thing
• Innovation - Think outside of the box
• Passion - Do what you love and love what you do!
• Critical Thinking - Challenge the obvious
• Vision - Be mission driven always

Why we’re exceptional

The key to our success is the quality and commitment of our people. To work in one of the teams at any of the Villages is to play an active role in redefining both the art and the science of retail. This creates a dynamic approach that underpins our ability to anticipate future trends in a fast changing world. In return for your Authenticity, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Passion and Vision, you’ll receive a generous salary and we’ll also reward you by:

Looking after you: You’re entitled to 25 days of annual leave (plus UK Bank Holidays) and your birthday off, plus extra leave if you are getting married or moving. We provide above industry average life assurance cover, income protection, pension, personal travel insurance, dental and eyecare, private healthcare, access to a virtual GP app, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme and flu vaccinations

Treating you: Discounts throughout our villages, discounts with other retailers (known as My Choices) and a very generous employee referral bonus

Championing you: You’ll be working within a creative and collaborative environment like no other, with the opportunity to develop your professional and personal skills while advancing your career

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Come and live your story with us

The key to our success is the quality and commitment of our people. The Bicester Collection is made up of 1,200 colleagues of 50 nationalities. We are diverse in background, age, experience and leadership style. We believe that an inclusive workforce makes magic happen, and with this in mind we welcome everyone - regardless of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity - to be a part of our family. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a professional and commercially focused individual to join us. We have huge ambition for what we can achieve together and we want to have fun!