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Fashion & Lifestyle Recruitment

We connect fashion and lifestyle talent with brands through belonging-driven recruitment — helping people make decisions that last. When work feels right, people stay. Belonging Builds Futures.

How We Connect and Recommend

It starts with a need—a brand looking to add to their team, or a person ready for their next move.

 

In fashion, accessories, footwear, beauty, and homeware, roles shift fast, and expectations are changing.

 

In a world where brands and candidates struggle to be seen and heard, finding the right connection is tougher than ever. That’s where we come in.

 

Through our Belonging-Driven Recruitment approach, we put people first, relationships second, and business third. It means we listen closely, understand and reveal where people and places belong.

 

We help brands find who they’ll want to keep. We help people find where they’ll want to stay.

 

And it works. 83% of our placed candidates from October 2022 to September 2023 are still in role. That’s lasting connection.*

 

* NOTE: Retention data via LinkedIn research as of October 2025. We don't proactively contact candidates after placement.

Discover the Fashion Role You Belong In

Discover the Fashion Role You Belong In

Latest Fashion & Lifestyle Roles, Tailored for You

Permanent
West Midlands

Senior Merchandiser

Senior Merchandiser Birmingham We are recruiting a ladies multi-product Senior Merchandiser for a leading Retailer who are going through a huge period of growth. Candidates must have a broad knowledge of multi-product within Ladieswear This role would suit candidates who are a good team player with a proactive approach This senior role will take accountability for maximising category performance through strategic range and stock planning for seasonal collections. Working with the wider merchandising team to ensure smooth production placement & intake planning. An exciting opportunity to join a growing merchandising team and implement new best practices and processes to facilitate the next stage of business growth. Responsibilities • Recommend product range structures, including option count and range depth, through data analytics. • Review sales and forecast future demand for all sales channels, planning the order volumes to achieve sales budgets. • Responsible for demand planning seasonal collections lines within the business, meeting availability targets & working with product teams to ensure commercial exit strategies. • Provide forward visibility of stock intake & inventory holding reports. • Review in-season stock opportunities and stock-out risks ensuring category profitability is maximised. • Ensure merchandising calendar and critical path deadlines are met to achieve stock delivery on time in full, providing forecast information to achieve where needed. • Line management of Merchandiser • Review and present weekly retail trade performance into the business. Experience and Skills: • Previous experience within a similar role for an Apparel business. • Strong analytical skills, ability to build reports, track performance, knowledge of forecast principles & implement demand planning practices. • Proficiency in merchandising tools and software, including Excel & Inventory management systems. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to collaborate effectively with other teams and external partners. • Ability to work independently as well as within a fast-paced team.
Permanent
North West

Garment Technologist

Garment Technician Greater Manchester We are seeking a detail-driven, proactive, and innovative Garment Technician to join a small dynamic product development and garment technology team based in Manchester. This is an amazing opportunity to work for a great company that don't recruit very often. The successful candidate will have experience in a relevant garment technology role and will ideally be educated to degree level in a textile or fashion-related discipline. This role is ideal for someone with a genuine passion for running and a strong desire to contribute to a high-performance product team. Key Responsibilities: Attend and contribute to final proto fit sessions prior to seasonal handover. Check and measure SMS garments, arrange fit test hand over with the development team and send reports to the suppliers, request size sets or PP samples when required. Manage grading. Constant review of range to ensure all sizes meet size guide. Check all bulk specifications and amend them where needed then send to the suppliers with the SMS comments. Request product compliance documentation when sending the bulk specs. Check and measure all size set sample garments, arrange fit test with the development team to ensure the fit is correct as required by the developers. Check and measure all pre-production samples and send the reports to the suppliers. Arrange size set testing (from size set samples or bulk). Communicate with wearer testers and use feedback to improve fit across all sizes, excluding base size. Meet seasonal critical path deadlines, report to Product Development Manager regularly and update proto monitor spreadsheet. Assist in the preparation for the seasonal product launches. Help and advise the production department to resolve any issues related to faulty returned products. Check swing tickets, washcare labels & packaging is correct on SMS before bulk production. Stock take SMS account, manage it accordingly and return all un-wanted SMS garments to stock. Carry out ad hoc random QC check at the request of the production team. About You: Experience in a relevant Garment Technology role. Ideally educated to degree level in Textile or Fashion based Subject. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to collaborate effectively across teams. Highly organised, with an exceptional attention to detail and a passion for getting the small things right. Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Illustrator for technical drawing and communication. Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. A passion for running is desirable and will help you connect with the product and the brand ethos.
Permanent
North West

Junior Brand & Content Executive

Junior Brand & Content Executive Manchester We are looking for a confident, driven, and ambitious Junior Brand & Content Executive to support the growth of three consumer brands. This is a hands-on, creative role focused on organic brand growth, content creation, and community building across social platforms. You will play a key role in shaping how the brands look, sound, and show up online. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, understands brand culture, and wants to build a long-term career in brand and marketing. You will support strategy execution while bringing fresh creative ideas to the table. Key Responsibilities Content Creation & Publishing Create high-quality, on-brand content across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) Film, edit, and publish short-form video and static content Manage posting schedules and ensure consistent brand presence Adapt content to suit each brand’s tone, audience, and positioning Brand Building & Creative Development Develop and pitch new creative concepts and content ideas Stay on top of social trends and apply them in a brand-relevant way Help define and maintain brand identity across all organic channels Support campaign launches, drops, and key brand moments Influencer & UGC Management Identify and outreach to influencers and creators aligned with the brands Manage relationships with creators and UGC partners Source, brief, and organise UGC content for organic and paid usage Track performance and feedback to improve future collaborations Community & Growth Support engagement with the community (comments, DMs where required) Help grow follower base and brand awareness organically Assist with brand collaborations and partnerships About You Required Confident, proactive, and highly self-motivated Genuinely passionate about brand, fashion/lifestyle, and social media Comfortable being on camera and working with creators Strong understanding of Instagram and TikTok culture Organised, reliable, and eager to learn Ambitious and hungry to grow within a brand environment Desirable (Not Essential) Basic video editing skills (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, etc.) Experience creating content for brands or personal social channels Understanding of influencer marketing and UGC Awareness of how organic content supports paid advertising What’s on Offer Opportunity to work closely with established and growing brands Hands-on mentorship under an experienced Head of Brand A creative, fast-paced environment with room for progression The chance to make a real impact on brand growth and direction Career Progression This role is designed for someone at the start of their career who wants to grow into a senior brand, content, or marketing role. Performance-led progression and increased responsibility will be available to the right candidate.
Permanent
North West

Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager Manchester Role Overview We are looking for a confident, well established and driven paid marketing manager to manage marketing channels on various inhouse and partner brands. Role Responsibilities: Manage paid marketing channels for the business. Meta, Google, Klaviyo Working with marketing executive to align marketing concept / direction for each brand / season. Liaise with internal and external team members to ensure correct volume and style of content. Set budgets with directors for each brand / season Create marketing strategy for each collection Manage creation of ads / e-mails / posts with marketing executive Hold seasonal monthly and weekly meetings with directors and marketing team to plan and report on paid marketing channels. Monitor and report on performance on weekly basis to directors. Actively manage the paid ads in a hands on manner. This role requires a hands on team member who has a history of success in a similar field / position / market.
Permanent
West Midlands

Senior Ladieswear Buyer

Senior Ladieswear Buyer Birmingham We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Ladieswear Buyer for a growing Ladies Retailer / Ecommerce business. Their ethos is that life should be about living for the moment, getting out there and enjoying yourself - and the clothes reflect this Purpose of the role: You will help to lead the Ladieswear buying team in developing remarkable product across multiple categories and to identify new opportunities for sales growth. To source and negotiate prices to achieve overall targets and quality expectations To embed new process and be part of this successful business as it grows Main Activities: Work as part of the overall buying team to develop an exceptional range in line with our brand strategy. Place all initial orders in line with forecasts and agreed minimum quantities to ensure delivery. To ensure all administration of areas is up to date and accurate. To lead and develop a team. Analysis of market and competitor trends Presenting proposals for future range development Lead on supplier meetings – communications/negotiating prices/minimum quantities/lead times and range finalisation meetings. If you are experienced in Ladieswear and looking for a new challenge, please forward your CV
Permanent
East MIdlands

Sales Account Manager

Sales Account Manager Leicester - Hybrid Working Ready to land your dream role? My client supplies some of the most well-known names on the UK high street. A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Account Manager to join their expanding team. Within this role you will promote and sell private label ranges to to independent stores, high street and online retailers, throughout the UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving and ambitious business, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards. You will be: Managing existing accounts. Developing new business with independent retailers and high street stores. Researching the relevant market and generating leads. Assisting the company in sales and marketing strategy. Assisting in the preparation of the annual sales forecast. You will have: Experience in a similar sales/account management role. Strong understanding of the UK high street retail sector with connections A background knowledge of clothing is essential A strong ability to sell and develop business. An established network of contacts enabling you to hit the ground running If this sounds like it could be you, we’d love to hear more.

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Encore updates, ideas, and insight into how connection and purpose drive lasting work in fashion and lifestyle.

Anniversary
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Oct/25
Anniversary
Today, we’re celebrating five years of Encore Recruitment and the work we get to do with you.
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Why Connection Comes First in Recruitment — And What You Should Expect from Us
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Why Connection Comes First in Recruitment — And What You Should Expect from Us
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