Communications & PR Executive

Company Description
-You’ll make us shine

You communicate easily and openly with your colleagues and enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team. Whether creative or analytical, you are attracted by our fascinating product: nature’s hardest substance yet most tender gift. Our two retail brands, Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers, work with the finest diamond cutters to bring customers the world’s most beautiful diamonds. Our diamonds inspire us to shine and we are committed to making a positive difference to the people and places we touch. If you have the personality and skills to share our passion for all that diamonds can do, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re the world’s leading diamond company – a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions

Job Description
-Join our team as a Communications & PR Executive for De Beers, De Beers Jewellers and De Beers Forevermark.

As a key member of our Global Brands and Consumer Markets team, you'll work alongside the Senior Global Communications & PR Manager to execute a global PR strategy that supports our brand and drives growth in the luxury category. You'll create and deliver effective communications tools and messaging to our franchise partners and regional PR network to ensure they fully understand our vision, mission, and strategy.

Your responsibilities will be varied and exciting, from supporting new product launches and announcements, to co-ordinating VIP and influencer activities, to assisting with high-profile events and public-facing activities. You'll also have the opportunity to evaluate global communications coverage, research competitors' activities and report industry news to keep our team up-to-date.

The ideal candidate will have a degree (or equivalent) and relevant experience in Communications & PR with a strong understanding of the luxury category. You'll have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects with ease. You'll be a persuasive communicator with interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

At De Beers, we value safety, passion, unity, trust, caring, and innovation. If you are willing to travel, demonstrate flexibility, and possess a positive attitude, we want you to be a part of our team.

Join us as a Communications & PR Executive in London and help us shape the future of our iconic brands!

A full job description will be shared with you at interview stage.

Qualifications
-Qualifications and Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) experience in relevant discipline
• Experience of working in Communications & PR, with an understanding of the luxury category
• Up-to-date on developments across brand communications landscape
• Ability to manage internal stakeholders to achieve objectives Good interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Excellent organisational skills, strong eye to detail and ability to manage multiple projects with ease
• Ability to remain calm in a high-pressure environment and prioritise
• Strong communication skills including excellent written and spoken English, interpersonal and presentation skills and attention to detail
• Detailed understanding of media relations management (celebrities & event management)
• Understanding of budgets, In Design knowledge would be ideal
• Strong long-distance relationship management
• Intercultural sensitivity and communication skills
• Be a clear, concise, creative and persuasive communicator (in writing and in person) across both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work as a team, whilst also demonstrating flexibility where necessary
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative, energy and positive attitude
• Willingness to travel

• Additional Information
  -A great working environment
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
• Staff discount
• Fantastic pension scheme
• We have up to 27 days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group.
• We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package
• Employee share schemes and variable salary components
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Free on-site gym & classes
• Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Scheme. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

This listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received

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