We’re looking for a fabulous Internal Communications Apprentice to join our People Experience team and help bring our culture, stories and Perfume People moments to life across The Perfume Shop. 

At The Perfume Shop, our people are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands on experience in internal communications while studying towards a Level 4 PR and Communications Assistant Apprenticeship qualification.

 Along the way, you'll be supported to develop new skills, build confidence and discover what a career in communications could look like for you. Working alongside our Internal Communications Manager and colleagues across the business, you'll help create content that keeps our Perfume People informed, connected and proud to be part of The Perfume Shop.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Create engaging internal content, including news stories, SharePoint articles, Viva Engage posts and updates.
• Turn business updates, campaigns and people stories into clear, accessible communications.
• Partner with teams across the business to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
• Create social media content that showcases life at The Perfume Shop and attracts future talent.
• Gather stories, photos and colleague highlights that bring our culture and EVP to life.
• Support the planning and delivery of people-focused campaigns, events and engagement activity.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• A passion for storytelling, social media, digital content and employee engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to learn and share ideas.
• A creative mindset with an interest in content creation, visuals, video or social media.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to inclusive, brand-aligned communications.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and adapt to change.
• Curiosity, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to build a career in communications, PR or marketing.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• A Level 4 PR & Communications Assistant Apprenticeship alongside hands-on experience.
• Exposure to internal communications, employer branding and people-focused campaigns.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid working (3 days in High Wycombe, 2 days remote) with flexibility and support.
• A wide range of benefits including staff discounts, TPS Perks, Life Assurance and Buy & Sell Holiday.
• Wellbeing support through Retail Trust, Stream financial wellbeing tools and Cycle to Work

 

 RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We're excited to hear from aspiring communicators who are ready to start their career with The Perfume Shop.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
• First-stage interviews are planned to take place during the first week of August.
• Successful candidates will then be invited to a second-stage interview during the second week of August.

 

“We’re a sociable bunch of down-to-earth people, who enjoy our work and each other’s company”

 Agencies: We are not accepting speculative CV’s or profiles and kindly request that you refrain from contacting us.  

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.   

 

TALENT. PASSION. SPARK

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The Perfume Shop is the largest single category fragrance retailer in the UK. We’ve been on the Best Companies to Work For list, been awarded #7 in Top-Rated Retail Workplaces, and won the 2019 Online Retailer of the Year Award.

Our passion for people is what drives and enables us to create a thriving, collaborative workplace for our colleagues, in our stores, head office and warehouse. 

We’re looking for you; talented people with passion and spark to help achieve our vision of being the first choice for fragrance purchases on the high street and online.

People are at the heart of everything we do. This is not a job, it’s a career.

THE ROLE

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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CULTURE & REWARD

"People Power" as we call it, is our never-ending drive to support, grow and develop our talented teams. We reward our people for their continuous commitment in several ways:

• Pension scheme;
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays;
• 20% off our products in store & online plus additional discounts with our partners including Superdrug and Three Mobile;
• Health benefits including flu jabs, eye care vouchers and life assurance; 
• #GrowOurOwn – exclusive access to our e-Learning platform (including professional qualifications and memberships);
• Give As You Earn to support the causes important to you;
• Round the clock support from our partnership with RetailTrust – unlimited access to our well-being portal where you can tailor the content to suit your needs;
• Discretionary Bonus – We love to share our success with you! 

Interested in a career at The Perfume Shop? Apply today! 

Agencies: We are not accepting speculative CV’s or profiles and kindly request that you refrain from contacting us.  

 

The Perfume Shop does not, under any circumstances, make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of any prohibited ground, including but not limited to race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law or prohibited by Company policy. The Perfume Shop is committed to a healthy, safe and inviting work environment where harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.