Job Details
Something Extraordinary Every Day
As our PR & Communications Director, you will develop and execute the PR & communications strategy for La Roca Village and Las Rozas Village.
You will drive the optimal positioning of the Villages in media, focusing on image and message to the consumer market, the press and tourism.
This role will be based in both La Roca Village and Las Rozas Village
What you will be doing
* Define the local, national and international PR & communications strategy and roadmap for the Villages
* Manage external consultants on all PR issues including event planning and organization
* Brief and work with PR agencies to obtain well-placed, high quality editorial coverage in targeted press and media
* Develop relationships with key influencers and opinion formers to identify opportunities to drive the VIP outreach programme
* Lead the PR & Communications team and be responsible for the team's performance and development
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 education in Marketing or Marketing communications or equivalent qualifications is preferrable
* Proven experience in a similar role, in-house or agency environment, with extensive exposure on retail-marketing, brand building and consumer events
* Proven success working with press and media partners
* First-class background in corporate communications
* Good understanding of digital marketing and general digital trends
* Demonstrate positivity and creativity under pressure
* Fluent in English and Spanish, any other European language would be beneficial
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.
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 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.
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