Head of Communications London, England
Job description
We're ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting- edge technology, but more importantly were interested in how we can bring the best out of you.
We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.
Through our Fashion with Integrity strategy we are driving diversity, equity and inclusion across every aspect of ASOS and ensuring every ASOSer can be their authentic self at work. We want our people to be whoever they want to be, because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work.
As Head of Communications, you will manage communications with ASOSers and lead or support communications with external stakeholders (including media, politicians, trade bodies and suppliers) on ASOS’ strategy and business updates. Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategy & Corporate Development, you will drive an integrated communications strategy internally and externally and manage and develop a team of communications professionals.
What You’ll be Doing
- Managing and developing the Communications team including Internal Communications, Events, External Communications and Corporate Affairs.
- Keeping ASOSers informed and engaged with clear communication of our strategy and progress.
- Advising key functions on reputational risk management.
- Supporting horizon scanning activities and our understanding of any upcoming relevant policy changes.
- Developing and managing ASOS' external communications, including with our agencies, media, politicians and trade bodies.
- Drafting written material of exceptional quality on behalf of ASOS CEO, Chairman and Management Committee including speeches, internal communications, strategic updates and supporting key events including financial results and the Annual Report
- Driving a professional approach to crisis communications.
- Representing ASOS with the media, parliamentarians and other key stakeholders, including deputising for the Senior Director of Strategy & Corporate Development.
- Supporting our culture by driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.
Who We’d Like to Meet
- Substantial experience in Corporate Communications at agency or in-house or other relevant experience.
- Media handling and press office experience.
- Strong communication skills including extensive experience in corporate copy-writing.
- Passion for the fashion industry and ASOS.
Additional Information
- Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
- ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
- Employee sample sales
- Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
- 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day
- Discretionary performance related bonus scheme
- Private medical care scheme
- Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
Our Commitments
We want our people to be whoever they want to be. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at ASOS, but how’re we doing it?
We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We’ve also recently been placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer List too.
We have several employee networks that operate as safe spaces, to help support and celebrate our people, find out more here.
Do you need any reasonable adjustments? Our recruitment team will be happy to support you in the best way possible if you feel comfortable raising this. It’s also our policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for roles they have applied to.
If you have any questions about the policies we have in place to support our employees (e.g. our parental leave approach), just let our Talent team know.
Our Commitments
We want our people to be whoever they want to be. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at ASOS, but how’re we doing it?
We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We’ve also recently been placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer List too.
We have several employee networks that operate as safe spaces, to help support and celebrate our people, find out more here.
How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an assessment or you have requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process - just let us know by email or phone, whatever works best for you. It’s also our policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for roles they have applied to.
If you have any questions about the policies we have in place to support our employees (e.g. our parental leave approach), just let our Talent team know.
