PR & Communications Manager

About the role

We are recruiting for a PR & Communications Manager within our PR function.

Our core purpose is "Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day" and this role truly encompasses that! Whether you are working with our customers, on our charity/community agenda, landing colleague comms or elevating Booker's Brand you will be the glue that brings this all together!

This role will focus on creating, maintaining, developing, and delivering a communications plan that is fit for purpose, supports the business' agenda, and fully engages the audience.

Working closely with our Press & PR Manager, this role will suit someone who really wants to make an impact, bring their creative flair, and make the role their own to truly elevate the importance of our PR function in Booker.

This role will include some travel for events/awards and shows, typically 1 or 2 days a week during our busiest months which are March, Sept, Oct and Nov.

Does this sound like you? Apply now! We can't wait to read your application!

Role Responsibility

Creating, maintaining, developing and delivering an engaging internal communications plan to our business, with a focus on our weekly colleague newsletter, our internal intranet system, trading and group colleague comms

Championing all things PR; whether that be talking about what the PR function is doing, attending awards ceremonies/events,

Creating clear and consistent framework and templates for internal comms

Working cross-functionally with internal teams (Sustainability, People, Trading etc.) to land meaningful and engaging business comms

Utilising key material from the wider group (Tesco) to improve our Community and Charity engagement plan

Implement and deliver a strategy for awards; bringing to life our business and brand

You will need

Previous experience within a similar role; a background in brand, marketing, or PR

Proven experience delivering engaging communications

Strong writing and communication skills

Excellent stakeholder management experience

Motivated and a self starter

Ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities

Whats in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend GBP50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend GBP50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About The Company

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco