Press & Events Coordinator

SCP is seeking a Press & Events Coordinator to join its team. This role is for a personable individual, who is well organised and energetic.

This position oversees two key areas of the business, that are closely linked – press and events. You will be the first point of contact for press and you will be responsible for implementing SCP’s press schedule and developing relationships with key contacts. You will assist the Head of Marketing in the planning and execution of SCP’s busy events calendar as well as organising Shoreditch Design Triangle – a platform for the creative businesses in East London to promote their events during London Design Festival and at other key times in the year.

This role is suitable for an ambitious young professional looking to gain experience in the marketing department of a well-respected design brand. The role is partly based from our head office in Shoreditch and partly remote.

 The role

• Work with the team to create and implement the press schedule in line with product launches and events
• Be the first point of contact for media; send high-res images, organise press loans and provide credit information
• Build positive relationships with key press contacts
• Maintain and grow the press list
• Create press e-mails and send regular releases
• Assist Head of Marketing to organise all SCP events
• Organise and coordinate the successful running of Shoreditch Design Triangle
• Assist Web Administrator with website updates

The person

• Ambition to develop a career in PR and marketing
• A people’s person, with the ability to develop positive professional relationships
• Excellent time-management, organisational and administrative skills
• An aptitude to work across a variety of tasks
• Proactive and enthusiastic in taking own initiatives
• Energetic with the ability to think on their feet
• Appreciation of good design and knowledge of the design industry
• Overall technical aptitude should come as standard

Apply with CV, covering letter, and salary expectations to [email protected]

Buying & Accounts Assistant

SCP is a manufacturer, retailer, and supplier of contemporary design products. Established in 1985, SCP has been at the vanguard of the modern British design scene for over thirty years.

We are seeking a full-time Buying & Accounts Assistant to join our team. Based at our head office in Shoreditch, the candidate will support the Buying and Accounts teams with their admin activities. This role is suitable for a mathematically minded individual with strong analytic skills.

The Role

• Acquire purchase order confirmations and delivery dates from suppliers
• Update sales teams with order statuses, delays, and other issues
• Organise deliveries from suppliers
• Process Purchase Invoices
• Maintain company purchase ledgers
• Bank and credit card reconciliation
• Maintain supplier information
• Liaise with third-party providers and suppliers
• General administration
• Order office stationery and supplies

The Person

• Previous accounts or purchasing experience desirable (1 year+)
• Accounting software experience desirable, such as Sage
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and basic IT skills
• Good communicator with strong English & Maths skills
• Excellent administration skills
• Strong analytical ability
• High level of accuracy
• Self-motivated and organised
• Able to work as a team as well as independently

Salary £22,000 – £24,000, depending on experience

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]