operations and growth internship

Location: Edinburgh (must be willing to travel)

Start Date: Mid-May
Duration: 3 months (with potential to become permanent)
Pay: Paid Internship
Age Requirement: Must be 20+

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly organised, numbers-driven intern to support the behind-the-scenes operations of Recreation Jewels. From managing orders and stock to supporting events and planning new pop-up locations, you’ll play a key role in helping the brand run smoothly and grow.

You’ll work directly with the founder and gain real experience across logistics, customer service, product management, and PR coordination.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Order management and returns
  • Inventory and stock coordination
  • Shopify backend updates and product uploads
  • Responding to customer service enquiries
  • Coordinating gifting, press and influencer outreach
  • Planning and prepping for pop-ups and events
  • Researching and scouting future pop-up locations
  • Tracking performance metrics and key data
  • Supporting day-to-day logistics and general admin

You’ll Thrive If You Are:

  • Experienced in using Shopify
  • Highly organised and detail-oriented
  • Numbers-driven and confident using Google Sheets/Excel
  • Proactive and able to work independently
  • Comfortable with outreach (emailing stylists, influencers, press)
  • Based in Edinburgh and available to work in person
  • 20+ and eligible to work in the UK

Perks

  • Paid internship with potential to become a permanent role
  • Real responsibility and direct involvement with the founder
  • Opportunity to contribute to brand growth and expansion
  • Flexible working hours with clear weekly goals
  • Potential travel to pop-up events and brand activations

how to apply

To apply for the internship, please send us your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you’d like to work at Recreation Jewels and what makes you a great fit for the role. Make sure to also include links to any relevant work — TikTok, Instagram, or a portfolio showing your content or creative skills.

careers@recreationjewels.com

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FAQ

What skills do I need?

You should be highly organised, confident using spreadsheets (Google Sheets or Excel), experienced with Shopify, and comfortable communicating with partners, influencers, and press for outreach and coordination.

Is the internship paid?

Yes, this is a paid internship. Pay will be dependent on experience.

Where is the internship based?

The role is based in Edinburgh, with some flexibility for remote work. You’ll occasionally support pop-up events in person, including weekends when required.

What are the working hours?

Most days will follow a standard 9am–5pm or 10am–6pm schedule, but this can vary slightly depending on event prep or deadlines.

Can this lead to a permanent job?

Yes. If the internship goes well, there’s a strong opportunity for this to become a long-term, permanent position.

What kind of work will I be doing?

You’ll manage order processing, stock coordination, Shopify updates, customer service, and influencer/press communication — plus help with logistics for pop-ups and events.