
Website Lidl UK
Job Description:
This is a really exciting opportunity for a highly organised Consumer Communications Consultant 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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Developing communications materials including briefing documents, press releases, presentations and background research
- Working with our Marketing department and agencies to project-manage engaging and impactful communications for our customers through our owned and above the line channels
- Working with the team to devise and implement Lidl GB’s consumer communications strategy
- Management of event logistics and coordination including domestic and international press trips, wine tastings and Christmas events
- Building and coordinating national, regional and trade business announcements regarding Lidl product launches and campaigns
- Compiling and coordinating reports on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
- Assisting in the management of the consumer comms agency team
- Supporting with management of budget and invoice processing
- Day-to-day management of Lidl’s busy consumer press office, responding to issues and enquiries on a range of subject matters
- Staying on top of wider news agenda – informing communications team of relevant stories
Job Requirements:
- Experience using media monitoring and analysis tools such as Gorkana
- Exceptional writing skills, with an eye for detail and the ability to adapt to the company’s tone of voice
- Experience working with retailers or big brands, and a substantial understanding and knowledge of the retail sector and the role of Lidl within it
- Significant experience within a consumer communications role either at an agency of in-house
- Natural flair for problem solving
- Proactive and hands on, with a drive to continuously improve
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong time management skills and the ability to work across several projects at once
- Ability to predict the media agendas and respond to them effectively
- Excellent command of English grammar, with both verbal and written communication skills
Job Details:
Company: Lidl UK
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Surbiton, England, UK
Application Deadline: N/A
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