Visual Merchandising Graduate Central Communications Assistant

JD Fashion Plc is a leading international multi-channel retailer of branded sports, fashion, and outdoor brands. Established in 1981 with a single store in the North-West of England, JD has grown into an industry-leading retail business with over 97,000 colleagues and more than 4,850 stores across various retail facias in 49 markets worldwide. JD stands at the pinnacle of the global sports fashion industry, offering customers an authentic and uniquely appealing product range through a highly differentiated omni-channel experience.

 

Job Description: Visual Merchandising Central Communications & Engagement Assistant

Line Manager: Visual Merchandising Central Communications & Operations Manager

Location: Based in the UK – Bury Head office

Movement Requirement: 5 x Days (Mon – Fri) Bury Head office.  (Retail visits when required)

Company Car: No

 

Role Overview: As a Central Communications & Engagement Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Central Communications team to deliver clear, efficient, and engaging communication across the UK and Europe. You will assist in the creation and distribution of VM Directives, ensuring they are concise, relevant, and translated appropriately for each region. Your responsibilities will include maintaining the VM calendar for strategic planning, coordinating with departments such as Marketing, 3rd Party Brands, consumables and retail to position Visual Merchandising as the central hub for all related communications. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you will champion new technologies and platforms such as JD Now while promoting a “Forever Forward” mindset to evolve the department and uphold the company’s culture and values.

 

Key Role & Responsibilities:

 

• Support the Central Communications team in developing clear and efficient communication channels across the UK and Europe.
• Support in the creation and distribution of VM Directives, ensuring they are relevant, clear, concise, and engaging.
• Coordinate language translations ensuring the VM Directive goes to the relevant Countries.
• Create and maintain the VM calendar to ensure a strategic and streamlined approach to all communications.
• Collaborate with departments such as Marketing and 3rd Party Brands and support the team in coordinating information and ensure clear direction.
• Work with the Consumables Department on the allocation and distribution of VM-related retail products.
• Establish new ways of reaching our Teams such as JD Now. 

• Champion a “Forever Forward” mindset by exploring new technologies, methods, and practices to evolve the department.

 

People and Talent:

• Actively communicate with your line manager about any training requirements needed for your professional development in your role.

 

Travel and Movements:

• Visit stores when required to remain aligned with current and future business objectives and strategies. and retail teams. This must be approved by your line Manager.

 

Personal Conduct:

• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner.
• Employ the highest possible interpersonal skills in order to ensure the successful marketing of the department.

 

What We’re Looking For:

We have outlined our minimum academic requirements below but being part of our team is more than just what you know - it’s about who you are! Let us know why you want to be part of our dedicated team in your application.

• Currently on track to graduate in 2026 or have graduated within the past two years (include dates and place of study in your application)
• A passion for developing a career within Visual Merchandising (tell us about this in your application)