Communications Manager - Soho House

Who We Are…

We are a collection of members' clubs, restaurants, hotels, workspaces and cinemas, catering to those in the film, media, fashion and creative industries. The company has unique ventures throughout the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Asia, with new openings planned globally. Soho House is a space for its diverse membership and teams to connect, grow, have fun and make an impact.

 

 

 

The Role…

Soho House first opened its doors in the UK and is home to popular Houses such as Soho Farmhouse, 40 Greek Street and Shoreditch House. In 2022 we opened our first UK seaside outpost, Brighton Beach House and new Houses will include Soho House Manchester opening this year. As Communications Manager you will be responsible for this significantly important region to the business. The role leads all communications for Soho House and our member offering as well as related brands (eg Soho Home, Soho Works) 

Based in our Global Support Office in London, the role is responsible for driving a creative, multi-media, achievable communications plan that communicates who Soho House is and how the brand will develop across the UK. The successful candidate will also play a key role in internal communications for Soho House globally, overseeing day to day management of our internal platform and the running of quarterly all-company Town Hall meetings.

 

Main Duties…

• Lead all UK communications for Soho House including new and existing Houses, Soho Home, Soho Works, Health Clubs and Public Restaurant's, under the guidance of the Head of Communications.
• Develop communications plans designed to deliver coverage and content across traditional, digital media and social influencers.
• Create media kits, announcement alerts, product mailers and other relevant materials for use in press outreach.
• Play an active role in developing UK media and creator relationships across lifestyle, travel, food, fashion, interiors, design publications and influential voices.
• Day-to-day management of the internal communications platform and assisting with content creation for leadership team members.
• Lead the content and production of quarterly all-company Town Hall meetings.
• Be the eyes and ears for the communications team protecting brand reputation; monitor the press inbox and enquiries, compiling weekly reports etc

 

What We Are Looking For...

•  A minimum of 5 years of agency or in-house experience, with a proven track record of generating thoughtful ideas and securing media coverage and content with social influencers.
• Good understanding of the industry and relationships with journalists, editors and creators across travel, food, fashion, design, interiors and general lifestyle publications.
• Excellent writing skills. Needs to understand the brand’s tone of voice and ensure communications across the group are consistent and on-brand.
• Firm understanding of social media platforms.
• High level of attention to detail, organised and proactive
• Experienced in working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to change priorities without frustration and maintain a calm disposition
• A roll-up-your-sleeves, can-do attitude, and willingness to help and support a small friendly team

 

Benefits…

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career.

• Weekly Pay
• Every House Membership
• Free lunch at Store X Café in 180 Strand Mondays & Fridays
• 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Life Assurance
• Birthday Day Off
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• Dog Policy
• Season Ticket Loan
• Christmas Office Closure
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Opportunities for all…

Soho House was created to bring diverse communities of people together, and we take the same approach when building our teams. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a global company. Soho House is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.