Consumer Press Office Assistant

Summary

This is a really exciting opportunity for a highly organised with a background in communications to join our growing Communications & CSR team based at our brand new state of the art Head Office in Tolworth, within easy reach of Central London. 

Since establishing itself in Great Britain in 1994, Lidl has continued to grow at pace and today has more than 900 stores in England, Scotland and Wales. As the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket in Britain, building and protecting Lidl’s brand and reputation is more important than ever.

Working closely with the consumer comms team you’ll play an integral role in managing the busy Consumer Press Office, multiple events and working across integrated marketing projects.

You’ll need to be a people person, with impeccable writing skills and attention to detail, a natural instinct for problem solving and the ability to work with personnel at all levels across the business.

We have moved to a hybrid working model with a recommended 2 days in the office per week for appropriate Head Office and Regional roles, empowering our teams to choose how and where they work best. We feel it is important that, where possible, we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible and trust our teams to determine the right environments that work most effectively for them.

What you'll do

• Working alongside the team on the day-to-day management of Lidl’s busy Consumer Press Office, responding to issues and enquiries on a range of subject matters
• Building and coordinating national, regional and trade business announcements regarding Lidl product launches and campaigns
• Management of event logistics and coordination including domestic and international press trips, wine tastings and Christmas events
• Developing communications materials including briefing documents, press releases, presentations and background research?
• Staying on top of wider news agenda - informing communications team of relevant stories
• Compiling and coordinating reports on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Supporting with management of budget and invoice processing

What you'll need

• 1-2 years experience within a consumer communications role either at an agency of in-house preferred but not essential
• Interested in a career in the retail sector and an understanding of the role of Lidl within it
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong time management skills and the ability to work across several projects at once
• Natural flair for problem solving
• Proactive and hands on, with a drive to continuously improve
• Exceptional writing skills, with an eye for detail and the ability to adapt to the company’s tone of voice
• Excellent command of English grammar, with both verbal and written communication skills

What you'll receive

This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £27,500 with the potential to earn up to £37,400* (depending on experience) with 30 days holiday per year (pro rata), increasing to 35 after two years.  We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles and needs, which is why we offer a range of additional benefits including but not limited to:

• Barista bar, restaurant and free onsite gym
• On-site car parking (including electric charging in each space)
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• 10% in-store discount card

To find out a Lidl more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

* Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.