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# Events Community Manager at The Business of Fashion

- **Company:** The Business of Fashion
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-07-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/businessoffashion/jobs/8094177

## Job description

Description:

The Business of Fashion (BoF) is seeking a highly organised, proactive, editorially curious and relationship-driven Events Community Manager to join our Events team. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Events, this role will be responsible for stewarding and growing BoF’s global network of fashion, beauty and luxury industry leaders.

Who Are We?

The Business of Fashion is recognised around the world for its authoritative, analytical point of view on the global fashion and beauty industries. Our mission: to open, inform and connect the global fashion and beauty industries.

Serving members in more than 125 countries, The Business of Fashion combines independent, agenda-setting journalism with practical business advice, online learning, career-building tools and immersive events, powering positive change in fashion and the wider world.

Over time, our pioneering approach has made BoF the fashion industry’s leading source of business intelligence, and one of its most respected and influential voices, simply because you won’t find BoF’s original reporting, analysis and advice anywhere else. The Business of Beauty brings the same kind of agenda-setting coverage to the beauty and wellness space. Today, our talented team of correspondents, editors, analysts, engineers, designers, marketers and more numbers more than 100 people in London, New York, Paris and Milan.

Commitment to Diversity

BoF is committed to building a diverse workforce and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants and employees receive equal treatment regardless of race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity.

Commitment to Inclusivity

BoF is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and reach their full potential within their roles using a growth mindset. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture for our employees globally.

Commitment to Accessibility

BoF is committed to providing an accessible environment for all applicants throughout any stage of the recruitment process, by removing any barriers to ensure we offer a process that gives all of our applicants an opportunity to shine.

We will work with you to understand what adjustments you may need in the recruitment process to ensure you are able to perform at your best and we want to create a safe space to support this. Should you require any particular adjustment to be made, please let the Talent Specialist who is managing your application know when you are contacted for an interview, so we can consider how best we can support you with this.

What we need you to do:

The successful candidate will own BoF’s global community database, ensuring it remains the definitive source of industry contacts, executive movements and relationship intelligence across the global fashion and beauty ecosystem. They will play a critical role in identifying, tracking and engaging the industry’s most influential decision-makers while supporting the delivery of BoF’s flagship and custom events.

While working closely with Events, Brand Partnerships and Marketing, this individual will help ensure BoF convenes the right people in the right rooms at the right moments across all flagship and custom events. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail and a deep interest in the people and companies shaping the global fashion and beauty industry, In addition to this, you will;

Community Strategy & Database Ownership

- Own and manage BoF’s global community event database, maintaining the accuracy, completeness and strategic value of the network as a core business asset. Establish and maintain best-in-class processes for data governance, enrichment and ongoing database hygiene.
- Proactively track executive appointments, promotions, organisational changes and emerging industry leaders across fashion, beauty and luxury sectors.
- Develop and maintain audience segmentation frameworks across geographies, sectors, functions, seniority levels and strategic priorities.
- Produce community insights and reporting to support event planning, audience development and broader business objectives.

Event Audience Strategy & Execution Excellence

- Partner closely with the  Events team to deliver BoF’s portfolio of flagship and custom events.
- Lead guest list development, audience curation and invitation strategy for all events.
- Support with, and at times lead, the development of seating plans for flagship and custom events.
- Apply strategic, relationship-driven thinking to seating decisions — using knowledge of the industry's key players, dynamics and priorities to determine who should be seated with whom.
- Build and maintain seating plans within BoF's events tools, ensuring they stay accurate as RSVPs and guest details change.
- Produce clear, accurate face sheets to support smooth on-site execution.
- In collaboration with Brand Partnerships and Marketing, manage end to end guest communication, including invitations, RSVP tracking and post-event follow up.
- Collaborate with Brand Partnerships on custom events to ensure audience delivery aligns with client objectives.
- Support the development and delivery of community programmes at flagship events, including event concierge services and networking sessions.
- Drive the cultivation and attendance of high quality executive audiences across all BoF events.
- Support on-site event delivery and act as an ambassador for the BoF brand.

Industry Intelligence

- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the global fashion, beauty and luxury industries, including key companies, executives, emerging talent and market developments.

Who you are:

- Industry Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of the global fashion, luxury and beauty industries, including major brands, organisational structures and key decision-makers.
- Demonstrated interest in industry news, executive movements and emerging trends.
- Database & ops excellence:
- Experience managing complex databases, CRM platforms and audience management systems.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Communication skills:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to craft thoughtful, polished outreach and engagement communications for senior industry audiences.

Personal Attributes:

- Naturally curious, proactive and resourceful.
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to work cross-functionally across Events, Editorial, Intelligence and Commercial teams.
- Professional, discreet and relationship-oriented.
- Passionate about building communities and creating meaningful industry connections.

You’ll know you're successful when:

- BoF's community database is widely recognised internally as the definitive, trusted source of contact and relationship intelligence — accurate, enriched, and consistently up to date.
- Guest lists for flagship and custom events are consistently high-calibre, reflecting sharp audience curation and a deep understanding of who matters across fashion, beauty and luxury.
- Seating plans and room dynamics at flagship events are thoughtfully curated, sparking the right conversations and reflecting a sharp instinct for who should be sitting next to whom.
- Events, Brand Partnerships and Marketing teams see you as an indispensable partner — someone who anticipates audience needs and proactively surfaces the right contacts and connections.
- Senior industry executives recognise and trust you, associating you with a professional, polished and discreet BoF experience across all touch-points.
- You're the first to know about executive moves and emerging leaders in the industry, keeping BoF consistently ahead of the curve on who's shaping the conversation.

## About The Business of Fashion

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Business of Fashion (BoF) is the leading global media and intelligence company for the fashion, beauty, and luxury industries, providing agenda-setting journalism, data-driven insights, and career services.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B funding round led by Financial Times in 2019)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom (with offices in New York, Paris, and Milan)
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: Imran Amed

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Media, Information, and Technology (specifically for fashion, beauty, and luxury)
- **Target Customers**: B2B (professionals, brands, retailers, and executives in fashion, beauty, and luxury) and B2C (enthusiasts and professionals seeking analysis and careers)
- **Mission**: To open, inform, and connect the industries that power the creative economy and shape global culture.

## Products & Services
- [**BoF Professional**]: A subscription-based membership offering agenda-setting intelligence, analysis, in-depth reports, case studies, and masterclasses for the global fashion and beauty community.
- [**Business of Beauty**]: An independent, analytical lens focused specifically on the beauty and wellness industries, providing news, analysis, and intelligence.
- [**BoF Careers**]: A global marketplace and career advice platform connecting world-class talent with leading employers in fashion, beauty, and luxury.
- [**BoF Insights**]: A data and advisory practice providing bespoke research, brand health tools, and AI-powered analytics to help brands identify growth opportunities and build competitive advantage.
- [**BoF Events**]: Flagship events including VOICES, CROSSROADS, and The Business of Beauty Global Forum, convening industry leaders to drive conversations that move the industry forward.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metrics**: Annual revenue of approximately **$51 million**; employs **230 people**; reaches over **1.5 million unique visitors per month** and over **7 million followers** on social media in 190 countries; serves a community of **125,000 BoF Professional members**.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 
    - Series A (2015) led by **Felix Capital** (3 investors)
    - Series B (2019) led by **Financial Times** (1 investor)
    - Seed Round (2013) led by **Index Ventures** ($2.1M total from 9 investors)
    - Board member: Frederic Court (Felix Capital)
- **Growth Signals**: 22.4% year-over-year headcount growth; operates across 35 countries; strong recurring subscription revenue from BoF Professional; expansion of BoF Insights and BoF Careers as key growth verticals.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unmatched Authority**: Recognized as the leading independent voice covering the business of fashion, beauty, and luxury—a position built over nearly two decades.
- **Community & Network**: A deeply engaged global community of professionals, executives, and brands, making BoF a central hub for talent and deal flow.
- **Data & AI Moat**: BoF Insights provides proprietary data and AI tools for brand health measurement, a unique offering that differentiates it from traditional media.
- **Multi-Platform Ecosystem**: A flywheel connecting journalism (BoF Professional), talent (BoF Careers), data (BoF Insights), and live events, creating recurring value for subscribers and clients.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling BoF Insights**: Developing the advisory and data-driven analytics arm to serve brands with proprietary tools and strategic advice.
- **Deepening Community**: Expanding the BoF Professional and BoF Careers platforms to serve a growing base of talent and employers globally.
- **International Expansion**: Leveraging its team across London, New York, Paris, and Milan to grow in key creative economy markets.
- **Beauty & Wellness**: Growing the Business of Beauty vertical as a major standalone business line.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: BoF is driven by "The BoF Way"—a commitment to open, informed, and connected work. The company is heavily invested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through its employee-led council, **Belong at BoF**, which oversees seven employee networks (BAME, Families, Pride, Mental Health, Female Empowerment, People & Planet, Shadow Board).
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid presence with offices in **London** and **New York**, plus team members based in Paris, Milan, and Los Angeles. The culture emphasizes collaboration across editorial, tech, and commercial teams.
- **Team**: A team of over 100 journalists, analysts, engineers, designers, and commercial professionals. The company is recognized as a top destination for talent from Condé Nast, The Economist, McKinsey, and FARFETCH.
- **Notable Perks**: Commitment to growth mindset, equal opportunities, disability accommodation, and a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being.
- **Engineering & Product**: The company is a technology and media company, with a dedicated product and engineering team focused on building AI-powered tools and platforms for the industry.

## Sources
1. [businessoffashion.com](https://www.businessoffashion.com/about-us/)
2. [businessoffashion.com](https://www.businessoffashion.com/who-we-are/)
3. [businessoffashion.com](https://www.businessoffashion.com/work-with-us/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/the-business-of-fashion](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-of-fashion)
5. [businessoffashion.com](https://www.businessoffashion.com/)

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