Consumer PR Assistant - Aldi : Job Details

In this dynamic role, the individual will manage press office, influencer gifting and deliver wider Aldi brand campaigns, in conjunction with our PR agencies.

Working collaboratively with every department across the business and as well as with external PR agencies, you will be responsible for effectively communicating exciting business news and products to our customers.

If you’re a hardworking individual that’s ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role

• Managing a busy consumer press office with our agency partner
• Delivering and managing wider Aldi brand campaigns with multiple PR agencies
• Working collaboratively with the wider consumer PR team that manages PR across BWS, Food, Heath & Beauty, Baby & Toddler, Specialbuys and Brand Campaigns
• Proactively managing an influencer gifting programme for the relevant category
• Event management across various consumer PR media events
• Liaising and building strong relationships with key stakeholders of all levels across the business, including our Social Media, Marketing and Buying Teams
• Liaising and building effective relationships with our agencies to ensure timely delivery and accuracy in materials produced
• Proactively managing potential risks to Aldi
• Monitoring and controlling adherence to all deadlines
• Continuous improvement within role, coming up with proactive ideas and campaigns to drive the Consumer PR programme forward

About You

• A Consumer PR background
• Previous experience working within a Communications department 
• Experience working for an in-house Consumer PR team/or Consumer PR agency 
• Consumer PR Agency Management
• Media Event Management
• Influencer Gifting Management 
• Press Office Management  
• Positive can-do attitude
• Be self-motivated and a strategic thinker
• Strong copywriting skills and a confident communicator
• Highly organised with an excellent attention to detail
• Be flexible and adaptable to business needs
• Able to investigate, analyse and challenge appropriately
• Able to manage a varied workload, conflicting deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work individually and as part of a wider team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and able to use your initiative

What You’ll get in Return

• Starting salary £36,625 rising to £42,770
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• In office flexi-time
• Full training provided
• Pension scheme
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
• Long service rewards
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs.
• Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship

If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!