At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.
Why join us?
Our vision we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem
Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences
At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:
- Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
- Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
- Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet
Are you ready to join the Fearless?
Job Description
This role is based 5 days a week at our London HQ
This is an exciting opportunity to join a major high-street retailer at a time of investment growth and expansion for the business. You will play a key role within the corporate communications team that are responsible for proactive media pitching for the Group’s corporate and business updates including M&A, store openings and more. You’ll be responsible for monitoring and efficiently sharing press coverage, maintaining media distribution lists and effectively co-ordinating media requests.
- Responsible for daily monitoring and proactively sharing press coverage
- Maintaining an up-to-date database for all media distribution and tiered media lists
- Proactive media pitching for Group announcements and effectively liaise with digital, print and regional media daily
- Work closely alongside Head of PR, Press Officer and PR Manager to devise corporate press strategy and support with media partnerships and investments
- Support the wider team on press releases involving corporate updates, seasonal campaigns, new store openings and brand activations
- Support the wider team on development of materials and logistics for Frasers Group Full Year and Interim Financial Results
- Maintain and develop a keen profession interest in the media landscape knowing which titles are generating consumer engagement as well as who are the key editors
- Maintaining and effectively build internal relationships across all departments
- Responsible for team invoices and payments to suppliers
- Develop wrap up reports to share with key stakeholders showcasing all PR activity and coverage alongside specific reports when applicable
- Co-ordinate and prioritise digital and physical sample requests
Qualifications
- 6 months - 1 year PR experience - this can be via an internship or full time employment
- Strong communication skills with excellent use of written English and attention to detail
- A business-minded individual with a broad understanding of the media landscape
- Experience of generating creative ideas, proactively selling in news stories and delivering results
- Strong organisational skills, time management, the ability to prioritise, be flexible and multitask
- Experience in assisting PR events
- A team player who likes to work in a very dynamic and fast paced environment
Additional Information
Additional Information
Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:
Reward, Recognition and Opportunities
Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.
Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.
CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.
Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.
Employee Welfare
Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.
What’s next?
Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.
