Job Description

Communications & Digital Engagement Intern
Shiseido & Cle de Peau Beaute
MISSION
An exciting opportunity for an Intern to join us to gain experience of our dynamic Communications team and work across two of our incredible skincare brands; Shiseido & Cle de Peau Beaute.
ORGANISATION
Reports to: Communications & Digital Engagement Manager, Shiseido & Cle de Peau Beaute
Job Location: Shiseido Group London Head Office
Contract type: 12 month FTC
Start Date: 6th July 2026
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dealing with daily requests and managing mail outs to journalists and influencers
• Coverage monitoring - on and off line
• Regular online manual tracking and sharing of competitor activity
• Helping to develop PR ideas and support PR strategy
• Compiling coverage reports, competitor reports and assisting with event recaps
• Assisting with PR projects e.g. launch events, creative mailers
• To take full responsibility for in-house product stocks and order as required + compile monthly product orders in line with PR budget
• General office admin to include handling all outgoing mail and processing all deliveries

PROFILE

• A strong interest in the beauty industry
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Hands on approach
• Creative
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Alignment with the group's "Trust8" working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success

THE BENEFITS YOU'LL LOVE

• You time: Enjoy 26 days off, plus bank holidays, and a special day off for your birthday!
• Pension Power: We match up to 8% to help you save for the future.
• Health at Your Fingertips: Access to a Digital GP whenever you need it.
• Family First: Enhanced parental allowance to support your growing family.
• Beauty Bonanza: Generous product allocation and discounts to keep you glowing.
• Secure Your Future: Life Assurance up to 4x your salary.
• Feel Good: Dive into our wellbeing programs and visit the in-office Wellness Room
• Growth Journey: Regular development check-ins to keep you on track.
• Skill Up: Excel training to boost your knowledge
• Social Scene: Join in on company socials for fun and networking.
• Exclusive Access: Retail Trust, Tastecard, and local discounts at your fingertips.
• Snack Attack: Unlimited coffee, tea, milk options, and snacks to fuel your day.
• Balanced Life: Enjoy a 35-hour work week, Hybrid and Flexible working and a protected lunch break
• Salary: 26,500

ABOUT SHISEIDO GROUP
Our mission : Beauty Innovations for a Better World
Founded in 1872 in Japan, Shiseido Group is within the Top 5 leading cosmetics companies in the world and aims to inspire a life of beauty and culture. Operating in 120 countries with 42,000 employees and 70 nationalities, Shiseido offers a unique selection of Skincare, Makeup and Fragrance brands with a projected turnover over 7.0bn in 2022. Celebrating 150 years of heritage in 2022, Shiseido constantly creates high-quality, safe and innovative cosmetics and develop brands deeply loved by people from all over the world, in line with our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World. Did you know that Shiseido is the most awarded company in terms of innovation with a record 31 FSCC Awards?
Shiseido UK & Ireland plays a central role in the EMEA region and is biggest affiliate, leading the Digital acceleration agenda thanks to a team of local experts, but is also constantly reinventing its Retail footprint in the world Nr4 biggest beauty market.
To deliver our strong Growth & Profitability ambitions, we will follow 4 strategic streams
1. Leverage our unique portfolio of premium Beauty brands across all 3 categories
2. Stay agile and capture new retail opportunities
3. Customer-driven decisions
4. Create a great place to work in Beauty
ABOUT SHISEIDO BRAND
Recently voted as No5 most trusted brand in Health & Beauty worldwide, Shiseido has defined the concept of beauty and spread its knowledge and power across the world. Heralding an army of devoted followers, we feel that by inspiring empathy, beauty can become a positive force in the world, and guide the next generation boldly into the future.
ABOUT CLE DE PEAU BEAUTE
Cle de Peau Beaute, the premier luxury skincare and makeup brand from Shiseido Cosmetics, was founded in 1982 as the ultimate expression of elegance and science. Forever guided by exquisite aesthetics and intelligence, Cle de Peau Beaute has instilled its products with modernity, enchantment, and dynamism to emerge as an industry leader in delivering radiance so remarkable, it emanates from within.
ABOUT DRUNK ELEPHANT
We are committed to using only ingredients that either directly benefit the health of the skin or support the integrity of our formulations. We never take into account whether something is synthetic or natural, instead choosing ingredients based on biocompatibility.
ABOUT NARS
Created in 1994 in New York by visionary makeup artist Francois NARS, NARS Cosmetics is one of the leading and most respected brands in the world of makeup artistry.
ABOUT DESIGNER FRAGRANCES
Shiseido Group's fragrance brands are a collection of luxurious and exciting fragrance brands, which are amongst the leaders in the UK market. From the edgy Zadig&Voltaire to the sensual and effortless delicacy of Narciso Rodriguez; and the intriguing mix of natural and sophistication in Issey Miyake. In selected distribution, we also have the unique collection from the extraordinary perfumer, Serge Lutens and more to come to the market.
ABOUT GALLINEE
At Gallinee we believe in working with your microbiome to help it to look after you. Our products contain a patented complex of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics to nourish and support the good bacteria that make your own personal ecosystem. Helping them to look after even the most sensitive skin.
OUR PRINCIPLES
serve as the working principles that every Shiseido employee must follow. These eight working principles - known as "TRUST 8" - are based on the idea that mutual trust is the key to succeeding in OUR MISSION.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion and are proud to promote a culture which supports and appreciates people from all backgrounds. We are always open to flexible working, part time arrangements and any adjustments which you might need to get the best experience whilst at work.
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that our hiring practices reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We are proud to be recognised as a disability confident employer and have a number of internal employee forums which promote advocacy for our teams. If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to support you.
Once you have applied for the role, our in house recruitment team will screen your CV. We will do our best to get back to all candidates who apply, however in some cases it may not be possible due to the high volume of applications. If you have not heard back from us within 30 days of your application, unfortunately this may be you have not been successful on this occasion.
If your CV is shortlisted, then you will be contacted by our recruitment team. They will arrange a pre-screening call, to explore your motivation, suitability and role expectations. After the pre-screen, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Successful applicants will be invited to at least 1 interview. Preferably, we would like to meet you in person and give you the opportunity to test your commute as well as see your potential place of work! In some cases, we may invite you to an assessment centre or to present your ideas in the form of a business presentation.
Please note: If you do not have the right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship for this role then you must ensure you meet UKVI requirements for the position which may include having a degree level qualification. Please reach out if you need further information on this and whether we offer sponsorship.
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