Beauty assistant

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 11 November at 11.59pm

Salary: £24,500

Location: London, hybrid (3 days in office)

Start date: Monday 14 December 2026

Duration: 12 months

Working hours: 9:30am-5.30pm, Monday-Friday

Interviews: w/c 23 November

Turn your love of beauty into hands-on experience working with exciting brands, media and influencers while building your PR career.

Founded in 2007, Monty is a full-service communications agency redefining the beauty and wellness landscape through bold storytelling, strategic insight, and global influence. Based in the UK, its team of highly-skilled specialists blend creative intuition with industry expertise to elevate brands that inspire, empower, and transform. Monty has strong connections with retailers and industry experts across the globe and work hard to ensure its always one step ahead in the market.

Monty is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented beauty assistant to join its beauty communications team. This is an entry-level role, ideal for a someone eager to start their career in PR, and specifically develop their experience within the beauty industry. You’ll support the team in delivering impactful campaigns, building media relationships, and showcasing brands across press, influencers, and digital platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Support day-to-day press office activities, including responding to media and influencer enquiries
• Reporting duties including logging and managing editorial coverage across multiple platforms and supporting the team in the creation of weekly, monthly and bi-annual analytical reports
• Support warehouse logistics including mailers, brand assets and stock with our fulfilment partner
• Draft press materials such as media lists, press releases, and product descriptions
• Manage sample send-outs via Mintsoft and our warehouse partner, including booking couriers for urgent deliveries
• Ensure the lockers at Soho Works are regularly managed, organised and maintained
• Assist with the coordination of events, press days, and influencer community activations
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and media opportunities
• Maintain and update the Monty database, including regularly transferring data from target lists such as shade matches and personal preferences
• Provide ad hoc support to the Founder/CEO and managing partner as required

What we're looking for

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine passion for beauty, with an awareness of current trends and key industry voices
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and confidence working in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Docs/Slides/Forms, and Canva
• Good knowledge of social media platforms and an understanding of how they are used

To apply

• Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity
• Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)
• Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully
• Do not contact the company directly
• Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk
• Please note you will receive an update on your application no later than 6 weeks after the closing date

This opportunity is part of Discover Creative Careers, a government-funded programme delivered by Creative Access, Creative UK and Futures for All. The programme is creating 550 paid opportunities across the UK creative industries over three years, helping to open up pathways into creative careers for young people and people from under-represented backgrounds.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.