Family owned from day one, we’ve been a big part of life on the UK high street for over 70 years.
Today, still guided by shared values and a clear focus on our customers, we’re one of the strongest and most successful fashion brands around.
And we’re changing like never before – exploring new ways to connect with our customers in person and online.
And our talented Islanders are thinking differently about everything from products and stores to wellbeing and sustainability.
The result is an energising culture you’ll love, work that’ll stretch you, a career you can build and a brand you’ll be proud to belong to.
This is life on the island.
Come and be part of it.

River Island

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security-engineer

River Island is a renowned fashion brand that has been a staple on the UK high street for over 70 years. Family-owned since its founding in 1948, the company operates 242 stores across the UK and Ireland and serves more than 300 million customers globally. River Island is committed to sustainability and innovation, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to ensure their fashion contributes positively to society. They offer a vibrant and inclusive work culture, emphasizing diversity, employee wellbeing, and opportunities for professional growth within their extensive team of 7,000 individuals. The company continues to evolve by integrating innovative technologies in retail and maintaining strong customer connections both in-store and online.

Family owned from day one, we’ve been a big part of life on the UK high street for over 70 years. Today, still guided by shared values and a clear focus on our customers, we’re one of the strongest and most successful fashion brands around.  And we’re changing like never before – exploring new ways to connect with our customers in person and online.  And our talented Islanders are thinking differently about everything from products and stores to wellbeing and sustainability. The result is an energising culture you’ll love, work that’ll stretch you, a career you can build and a brand you’ll be proud to belong to.  This is life on the island.  Come and be part of it.

• Define, implement, and evolve River Island’s information security strategy in line with business objectives, regulatory obligations, and risk appetite.
• Lead the development and maintenance of Information Security policies, standards, and controls, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and the SANS Top 18.
• Define and report security KPIs/KRIs to senior management representing risk posture, compliance status, and strategic improvement initiatives.
• Own and manage the Information Security Risk Register; ensure risks are assessed, documented, and mitigated effectively.
• Lead compliance efforts across GDPR, PCI DSS, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct and coordinate enterprise-wide risk assessments, audits, and internal reviews.
• Champion a pragmatic, risk-based approach to security — balancing protection, productivity, and customer experience.
• Oversee operational security activities, including threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Coordinate penetration testing, red-teaming, and vulnerability remediation across applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and lead investigations where required.
• Embed secure-by-design principles and DevSecOps practices across engineering and delivery teams.
• Partner with Legal and the DPO on DPIAs, data transfer assessments and privacy-by-design.
• Oversee third-party risk management, including supplier due diligence, onboarding, and continuous monitoring.
• Support client assurance and audit activities, providing evidence of River Island’s security posture.
• Drive ongoing maturity of the security function through measurable improvement plans, tooling optimisation, and process automation.
• Mentor and develop members of the Information Security team.

Head of Information Security

Head of Information Security managing security operations and compliance at River Island. Partnering with cross-functional teams to embed security across business operations.

supply-chain

• Customs compliance throughout the business UK and overseas and management of all customs processes and authorisations, CFSP, Customs warehousing, RGR, AEO
• Ensuring correct process and calculation of duties and taxes, ensuring accurate figures are provided to finance for payment.
• Coordinate with third-party customs providers to manage CFSP (Customs Freight Simplified Procedures) and Customs Type U Warehouse regimes effectively.
• Audit and advise on tariff classification for goods.
• Enter details into specialized customs software such as CDS or another third-party customs software.
• Attend regular meetings with Customs Officials and third-party providers to address customs matters.
• Conduct internal customs audits across imports, exports, web, and home production and maintain AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) C, and customs authorisations compliance.
• Maintaining records and Reporting, duty savings, duty payments, Vat payments
• Monthly reconciliation of customs warehouse reports, stock balancing, duty payments, duty liability
• Assist with customs and financial audits.
• Stay updated on import and export laws and regulations, advising on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, valuation requirements, and other customs-related matters.
• Understand the impact of customs regulations changes and assist with implementing necessary processes and change.
• Liaise with officials in various agencies to ensure goods are cleared through customs.
• Collaborate closely with Product teams and the wider business on customs requirements.
• Knowledge of preference schemes, such as DCTS, GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) and EUR1.

Supply Chain Manager – Global Customs and Trade

Supply Chain Manager overseeing customs compliance and regulations for a global retail brand. Responsible for customs processes, audits, and coordination with third-party providers.

data-analyst

• Be the gatekeeper of all People information and ensure that any changes to processes, systems or data have a full impact assessment.
• Update Annual Plan and critical paths on annual and ad hoc basis.
• Benchmarking surveys – Alan Jones, Korn Ferry and Radford.
• Responsible for pay review process and owning the associated data.
• Gender and Ethnicity Pay calculations, analysis and support in writing commentary – UK and ROI.
• Ensure data is secure and shared only when necessary.
• Support the People Team with ad hoc reporting, (complex) data analysis and manipulation as and when required.
• Seek out opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and ease of data production.
• Analyse and present data and reports to the People Team.
• Carry out monthly data checks in advance of payroll running.
• Cleanse Oracle reports alongside Oracle EBS Engineer.
• Support on projects involving People data and Reward.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in legislation to ensure compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, to influence and persuade where appropriate.

People Data Analyst

People Data & Reward Analyst role at River Island, focusing on managing and analyzing People data and insights. Collaborative position with various responsibilities including compliance and reporting.

performance-marketing

• Support the development and execution of paid social strategy across UK and Ireland
• Manage day to day campaign budgets within a multi-million-pound media investment
• Build strong relationships with platform reps and external partners
• Manage Paid Social campaigns across Meta, TikTok and other platforms
• Support creative production with clear briefs and performance insights
• Lead testing across new placements, formats and bidding strategies
• Monitor and manage campaign budgets daily to maximise performance
• Track and process invoices, ensuring all spends are reconciled and reported accurately
• Work closely with creative teams to brief in and develop Paid Social assets
• Provide data-led creative insights to optimise messaging, visuals and audience targeting
• Work with Paid Media, Brand, CRM, E-com Ops, and Trading teams to deliver integrated campaigns
• Stay up to date with Paid Social trends, platform changes and new tools
• Build and maintain reports using platform dashboards and internal reporting tools
• Analyse campaign performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations

Senior Paid Social Executive

Senior Paid Social Executive executing paid social campaigns across platforms for UK and Ireland. Collaborating with creative teams and managing budgets within a dynamic retail environment.

paralegal

• Report directly to the Senior Legal Counsel (reporting to Marianne Clark) and provide direct support to the legal team across the business
• Assist with management of River Island’s global trade mark portfolio
• Manage online brand protection and product reviews, liaising with product teams
• Collate and organise information for infringement cases and assist with case management
• Review and draft a range of commercial agreements; draft and manage side letters and termination letters
• Carry out general research and draft guidance notes
• Support real estate tasks: Land Registry applications, SDLT forms and related payments, obtaining consent for alterations and works to premises
• Review and advise on marketing materials including competition T&Cs, promotions and Influencer Agreements
• Assist with data protection and other compliance matters and keep abreast of privacy and consumer law developments across jurisdictions
• Based at Head Office in West London, liaising with cross-functional teams

Paralegal

Paralegal at River Island supporting legal team on IP, commercial, real estate, marketing, and data. Reports to Senior Legal Counsel; manages trademark, brand protection, contracts.

Family owned from day one, we’ve been a big part of life on the UK high street for over 70 years. Today, still guided by shared values and a clear focus on our customers, we’re one of the strongest and most successful fashion brands around. And we’re changing like never before – exploring new ways to connect with our customers in person and online. And our talented Islanders are thinking differently about everything from products and stores to wellbeing and sustainability. The result is an energising culture you’ll love, work that’ll stretch you, a career you can build and a brand you’ll be proud to belong to. This is life on the island. Come and be part of it.

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