Activism and Communications Coordinator, Denmark & Sweden

It's not just about making money. We see great opportunity to use our business to bring change. Not just through our campaigns, but how we operate too.
"Business shapes the world. It is capable of changing society in almost any way you can imagine."
Dame Anita Roddick
Do you believe in the above and have a genuine passion for communication? Please keep reading, because you might be our new colleague!


THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL
Your main focus in this role will be public relations (media, press and influencers), product sampling, social media handling and event planning and execution. You will also to some extend work with digital marketing. This role is working for the Danish market as a part of our great PR, communications and marketing team of five persons and report to Activism and Communications Manager located in Stockholm, Sweden.
The role as Activism and Communications Coordinator includes localizing and delivering on the global activation plan and requires a skilled communicator. Further tasks include Social Media Management (Facebook), social media advertising and you will be contact person for media and PR agency in the day to day busines. You will also be the contact person for the Danish Influencer Tribe.
Social Media Management and Advertising
Localize, translate and transcreate PR content such as pressrelease
Contact person for Influencer and media with backup from PR-agency
Coordination marketing initiatives with external partners
Coordinate press send-outs to press and Influencers
Planning and activate press events
Supporting head office (in the UK) with local initiatives

The Body Shop Sweden and Denmark are sister markets and work as one company. For this position we look for candidates that are native in Danish and the location could be in either Stockholm or in Copenhagen, depending on where you are located.


WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
To thrive in this role we think that you like to work very independently but at the same time you are also great at team work and collaboration. Since you will have a lot of different contact areas we see that you are an excellent communicator and great at creating new relationships. You are proactive and have the ability to drive and take your own decisions.
You have:
Education within Communication & Marketing
2-3 years of experience from working with PR and communications, at an agency or inhouse
Danish as you native language and fluent in English
Knowledge about the Danish market and your own network within the media and influencer sphere is a plus


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
At The Body Shop, you will be offered an interesting role in an international and values-driven business with great and passionate colleagues, both in store and in our Service Office. Our Culture Words are Performance, Collaboration and Dedication and they, along with our strong values, reflect how we work as a team. We look forward hearing from you!
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary position, covering parental leave. Full time 40 hours/week
START DATE: Middle of October
Please submit your application via our recruitment system latest by 27th of September, however interviews will take place ongoing so please send in your application as soon as possible. Hiring manager, Matilda Wiechel, Matilda.Wiechel@thebodyshop.com is happy to answer your questions about the open position.
Please note that we accept applications submitted through our recruitment system only.


The Body Shop is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.
We believe that it’s what's on the inside that counts and that your personal attributes are more important than the outside. Therefore, we ask that you send your CV without a photo.
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About The Body Shop
Founded in 1976 in Brighton, England, by Dame Anita Roddick, The Body Shop is a global beauty brand and a certified B Corp™​. The Body Shop seeks to make positive change in the world by offering high-quality, naturally-inspired skincare, body care, hair care and make-up produced ethically and sustainably. Having pioneered the philosophy that business can be a force for good, this ethos is still the brand's driving force. The Body Shop operates about 3,000 retail locations in more than 70 countries. Along with Aesop, Avon and Natura, The Body Shop is part of Natura &Co, a global, multi-channel and multi-brand cosmetics group that is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. The four companies that form the group are committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact.