WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.

Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.

We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.

We are growing rapidly, and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Communications Manager to lead UK & Ireland regional planning, strategy, and execution across PR and influencer marketing. You’ll drive integrated campaigns, translate global direction into locally relevant storytelling, and own the regional editorial calendar, ensuring strong brand equity growth and consistent, high-impact communications. You’ll be a collaborative and detail-oriented leader, managing workflows, budgets, and performance, while mentoring a high-performing team and shaping insights that continuously optimise results.

Asset:

  • 6+ years of experience in Communications/PR (UKI experience essential; beauty industry a strong plus)
  • 2+ years of people management experience with proven leadership and team development skills
  • Strong expertise in regional campaign planning, editorial strategy, and translating global frameworks into local execution
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills in fast-paced environments
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse performance, manage KPIs, and drive continuous optimisation

WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

    Strategy & Cross-Market Execution

    • Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of UKI regional communications campaigns, driving brand equity growth and aligning with global vision.
    • Translate global strategies into UKI storytelling frameworks, messaging, and local activations, while managing the regional editorial calendar and identifying key cultural and seasonal opportunities.
    • Drive media engagement and story buy-in across beauty and relevant categories, partnering with stakeholders to amplify PR impact and brand awareness.
    • Act as the key regional connector across global, regional, and local teams, ensuring alignment, consistency, and timely delivery of communications.
    • Oversee the creation and localisation of toolkits and assets, ensuring quality, compliance, and that all activities ladder up to the overall PR & Communications strategy.

    Governance & Optimisation

    • Establish and manage governance processes, including workflows, approvals, timelines, and centralised repositories for toolkits and assets across the region.
    • Own regional KPIs, reporting, and performance analysis, consolidating insights and recommending optimisations to continuously improve impact.
    • Support crisis communication protocols and ensure readiness in partnership with leadership and Legal, while sharing learnings and best practices across teams.

    People Leadership & Partnerships

    • Lead, mentor, and develop the UKI communications team, including managing direct reports and fostering high performance and growth.
    • Partner closely with regional commercial and brand teams, as well as global leadership, to align priorities, protect brand integrity, and deliver impactful communications strategies.

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

    • Demonstrated excellence in people leadership and program management, with the ability to inspire teams and drive high-impact outcomes.
    • Highly detail-oriented and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments with a proactive and creative mindset.
    • Strong understanding of UKI cultural trends, combined with a data-driven approach to inform strategy and decision-making.
    • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with full professional fluency in English (written and verbal) essential, alongside strong planning and prioritisation capabilities.
    • Collaborative and forward-thinking team player, with a passion for innovation and delivering impactful, creative solutions.

    WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

    There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…

    • Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
    • 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
    • Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
    • A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
    • Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
    • Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
    • Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
    • A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

    BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

    We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…

    • ✨ Defy Convention.
    • ✨ Make it real.
    • ✨ Play in the grey.
    • ✨ Build Bridges.
    • ✨ Be the rabbit.

    These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

    SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

    DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.

    Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

    In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

    CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

    DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey".

    DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.

    WANT TO JOIN US?

    Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3

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