We offer express worldwide shipping to more than 180 countries, including same-day delivery to New York, London and Milan, while providing a seamless shopping experience across mobile, tablet and desktop, with easy returns and multi-lingual customer care and personal-shopping teams who are available 24/7, 365 days a year.We are now seeking a talented Senior PR and Communications Manager to join the Global HQ team for a maternity cover, with a hybrid of Global and INTL Regional responsibilities. This role will work alongside all core MR PORTER teams including Marketing, Brand Partnerships, Creative, Editorial, Social, Buying and Client Relations.Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:Performance bonus schemes dependant on the type of role you are inA pension that both you and the company contribute tooA portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema ticketsOur famous staff discount along with exclusive staff salesPrivate healthcare for you and your familyFlexible workingA chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each otherHere is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:Work closely with the Global Head of PR and Communications, develop and execute the PR strategy for the UK and European markets and drive implementation while demonstrating impactful results.Provide strategic and tactical support to the Global Head of PR and Communications whilst also managing the Global PR Executive and PR Assistant.Manage two external European PR agencies, based in France and Germany.Work closely with the regional PR teams, lead the development of press strategy and timelines surrounding all key brand moments, campaign launches, regional events and partnerships in an effort to build awareness, drive traffic and grow business.Create and deliver all communications materials including the global PR directives to the regional teams to ensure all key campaign launches and brand focuses are effectively and efficiently communicated.Compose global press releases and media alerts.Develop and execute earned media plans and secure brand building coverage for multiple seasonal campaigns and capsule launches, events and on-site categories such as Mr P. (MR PORTER’s own label), exclusive capsules and MR PORTER mother brand.Develop and support of leading brand projects such as MR PORTER FUTURES and MR PORTER Health In Mind.Increase profiles of brand and spokespersons in the UK and across greater Europe by identifying opportunities across media outlets, conferences, and industry events.Compile interview briefings for spokespersons in the business and written responses for features and news stories.In line with strategy, come up with creative ways to tell the MR PORTER story, celebrating campaigns, events and the profiles of its executives, via digital, print and emerging media opportunities.Manage the coordination, planning and execution of brand events across the region such as seasonal press days, new product launches and dinners.Work closely with the marketing and social team to conceive and execute other special projects and product launches, optimizing owned and earned channels.In partnership with marketing and social counterparts, own and support regional social creator partnerships.With the support of the PR Executive, manage the Mr P. VIP dressing programme, developing the strategy and securing celebrity placements for the own label.Measure performance of campaigns, communicating successes and strategies to stakeholders across the business.Maintain relationships with relevant journalists and media across Greater Europe.Monitor MR PORTER brand exposure, ensuring all communication and activity is in line with strategy.Support the Global Head of PR in the management of the annual PR budget.The type of person we are looking for:Proven PR experience in a luxury fashion, menswear, or multi-brand environment (e-commerce preferable).Minimum 7+ years in a PR role.Strong relationships with fashion, lifestyle and watch media.Event production experience.VIP Dressing experience preferred.Proven track record of creating positive impact on business through PR and communications strategy.Strong presentation & superb writing skills a must.Demonstrate a solid understanding of the luxury fashion industry and digital.Proven commercial experience with working in a fast-paced environment.Discreet, professional and well spoken, with excellent communication skills.Extremely well-organised, methodical and efficient, with a good dose of common sense and initiative.Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly promote the MR PORTER offering.Creative and strategic thinker.Able to identify communication opportunities across multiple media platforms.Second language ideal, however, not required.Strong MS Word skills; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint and Excel.Process driven.