PR and Marketing Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
IOLLA is a direct to consumer, independent retailer of high quality eyewear; designed in house and enjoyed worldwide through our online and physical spaces.
Our mission is to become the most popular prescription eyewear brand wherever we are, and we want you to help get us there!
Full-time · Glasgow · £25,000 - £28,000
Due to our continued growth, we are excited to be expanding the Creative Team within IOLLA. Our PR and Marketing Assistant will drive local marketing and PR initiatives and assist with the overall creative strategy at IOLLA.
What you'll do
- Plan and attend marketing events including showroom events and off-site pop-ups
- Work collaboratively with our showroom teams to create incredible brand experiences within our locations
- Identify and coordinate event suppliers and attendees
- Liaising with influencers and brand ambassadors to create engaging content for our platforms
- Implement physical design tactics throughout our showrooms and pop up events to bring the IOLLA brand to life in its physical presence
- Sourcing props for photoshoots, content and showroom displays
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Contribute to develop the brand and product direction by providing local insights, trends and overall opportunities
- Carry out competitor, and industry wide research
- You have at least 2 years experience in marketing or PR role
- You are a results driven individual with a passion for people and delivering an exceptional brand experience
- You have excellent communication and presentation skills
- You have a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- You thrive in a fast paced environment
- Ability to prioritise tasks and to problem solve, with a capacity to think outside the box to find solutions
- You are educated to degree level in marketing or business (preferred)
- A competitive salary between £25,000 - £28,000, dependent on your experience
- Company benefits include access to our reward platform offering over 900 retailer discounts, financial and mental wellbeing support and access to resources ranging from a HIIT class to a meditation session
- Complimentary eyewear
- A generous friends and family discount
- To work for a brand who are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer
We can’t wait to hear your story and look forward to meeting you!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for PR and Marketing Assistant roles across Iolla's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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