PR, Influencer & Advocacy Manager
At Medik8, we are moving at a phenomenal pace, and we are looking for an ambitious, highly connected, and forward-thinking PR, Influencer & Advocacy Manager to join our UK team for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This pivotal role is about elevating our voice, visibility, and influence across the UK market. You will drive our earned media impact, talent strategy, community engagement, and brand storytelling - all with the ultimate goal of strengthening brand visibility, desirability, and long-term cultural relevance
.Working closely with the UK Head of Marketing & PR, you will balance creative flair with strategic rigour. From high-impact flagship launch events to sustained, always-on advocacy, you will ensure every single activation deepens the emotional connection to our brand while supporting commercial growth
.
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Salary: £50,000 to £55,
000Duration: 12 Mon
thsWorking Pattern: 4–5 days per week (please state your preference at the application sta
ge)Hybrid working: 3 days in the off
iceCurrent office location: Centennial Park, Elst
reePlease note: We are planning to relocate to Central London in 2
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In more detail, your role will incl
- ude:Strategic leadership: Lead the UK PR, influencer, and advocacy strategy. You will own the UK earned media calendar, driving proactive, insight-led storytelling across press and social that ladders up perfectly to our global strat
- egy.Relationship & talent management: Act as our UK brand communications guardian. You will nurture long-term partnerships with top-tier editors, journalists, influencers, and VIPs, while establishing a robust UK vetting process for all talent, creators, and ambassad
- ors.Community & events: Oversee the planning and execution of flagship press and influencer events, ensuring they deliver an exceptional experience. You will lead always-on initiatives, from brand lab immersions and seasonal creator events to casual breakfasts, lunches, and dinn
- ers.Agency & stakeholder collaboration: Oversee our relationship with the UK PR and communications agency to ensure seamless execution and measurable results. You will work cross-functionally with our internal retail, digital, and global brand teams, while managing crisis protocols in line with global guideli
- nes.Performance & budget ownership: Establish clear success metrics across earned media and community engagement, delivering monthly reporting packs filled with actionable insights. You will manage the UK PR, events, and influencer budgets - tracking POs, accruals, and monthly spend forecasts with precis
ion.
We would love to hear from you if you
- have:Industry expertise: 5+ years of proven experience in PR, influencer marketing, or brand communications specifically within the beauty, skincare, or luxury sec
- tors.An active network: Deep, established relationships with top-tier UK beauty editors, journalists, influencers, and talent agents that you can leverage right
- now.Event & campaign mastery: A strong track record of delivering multi-channel storytelling and leading large-scale press and creator events from concept to execu
- tion.A commercial mindset: You are data-driven, comfortable analysing metrics, and completely at home managing budget allocations, POs, and ROI framew
- orks.The right mindset: You are a strategic thinker with a creative mindset - someone who is highly collaborative, proactively solutions-focused, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environ
ment.
Ab
out usFounded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp™ certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy®: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by
night.
Culture & B
enefitsWe are a team of collaborative go-givers fuelled by a purpose-driven mentality. Innovation is at our core; we pride ourselves on doing everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. We work with integrity and agility, ensuring our commitment to sustainability and quality is never compromised. Above all, we believe in community. Our diverse talents work cross-functionally because we know we achieve more together. It’s just who
we are!
Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team
- include:Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health
- support.Rewards: 75% Discount + Annual Product Allowance, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service
- Awards.Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, Flexible Career opport
- unities.Impact: 2 Volunteering days per year, Matched Charitable Giving
Scheme.
Want to do a little more research before y
ou apply?Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & I
nstagram.
Our BCorp Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity &
Inclusion)At Medik8, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives fuels the innovation behind our
products.Research shows many candidates only apply if they meet 100% of a job description, however, we use the "60% Rule": if you meet over 60% of the requirements and have the passion to learn the rest, we want to hear
from you.
Our Inclusive Hiring
- Standards:Fair Chance Hiring: To support systemic justice, we do not request criminal record or credit checks during the application stage (unless legally required for
- the role).Blind Recruiting: We use anonymised CV screening to focus purely on your talent and r
- educe bias.Disability Confident: As a Level 2 employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum rol
- e criteria.Immigration Integrity: We welcome all applicants within current Home Office guidance on sponsorship and Right to Work. We never artificially manipulate role scopes or salaries to meet re
quirements.Be your authentic self. A
