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  • 30.01.2020
  • PR (Head Office)
  • Head Office Wimbledon, London

Press Office Assistant - Full Time - Wimbledon, South West London

This is a really exciting opportunity for a highly organised and enthusiastic press office assistant to join our vibrant Communications and CSR department based in our Head Office in Wimbledon, South West London.

With the pace of Lidl Great Britain’s growth continuing, our press office is getting busier by the day. This new role provides a brilliant opportunity for someone to combine their passion for retail with a strong desire to work (or already have experience) in communications and corporate affairs. As a real people person with strong communication and writing skills, you will thrive in this highly collaborative and multi-skilled role, which will provide the opportunity to work with many teams and individuals across the business. Working directly alongside the Corporate Communications Officer and reporting into the Senior Corporate Communications Manager, you will play an integral role within the team, support the day-to-day management of our press office and corporate communications function.

Please note that the internal title will be Press Office Administrator.

What will you do?

What will you do?
  • Manage and respond to incoming media enquiries and requests with support from Corporate Communications team
  • Work with the corporate communications press officer to investigate and respond to media enquiries
  • Assist in compiling and developing documents, including press releases, presentations, briefs, letters and background research
  • Monitor and compile all media coverage and manage ongoing reporting
  • Support with event logistics and coordination
  • Help to maintain and update corporate website
  • Provide general administrative support, including invoicing, meeting co-ordination and database maintenance
  • Maintain contact and relationships with media and key stakeholders
  • Support with agency management and day-to-day liaison
  • Monitoring news agenda and update team on key developments and updates
 

What will you need?

What will you need?
  • Previous experience within a public relations/communications role is extremely advantageous
  • Exceptional writing skills with proven experience
  • Proactive and driven with a dedicated work ethic
  • Meticulous eye for detail
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly over the phone and on email
  • Strong experience and working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • German language skills would be beneficial but not essential
 

What do we offer?

What do we offer?
  • £22,000 - £27,000 (subject to experience)
  • 10% London Weighting benefit (non contractual) for employees working within the M25
  • 30 days holiday per annum (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
  • A contributory pension scheme
  • 10% discount on all Lidl products, in all stores throughout the UK
  • Access to corporate discounts on a range of products and services (including holidays, home and garden products, leisure activities and more)
  • Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member

 

 

Interested?

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