Communications Specialist

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Chiswick Parktime type:
Full time posted on:
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JR28313

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be
** purpose-led**,
** resilient
* * and
** positive
* * to succeed here because we expect pace and
** agility**, we insist on
** collaboration
* * and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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If you’ve ever enjoyed a McVitie’s biscuit, a Jacob’s cracker, or a GODIVA chocolate, you’ve enjoyed the work of pladis - the global snacking company behind some of the world’s most loved brands.

We’re looking for a Communications Specialist to join our global Corporate Communications team. This is a unique role at the heart of our business: blending press office responsibilities with internal communications to ensure our story is told consistently – to colleagues, consumers and the media. This role is based in our Chiswick office on a hybrid basis (3 days/week on-site).
* Your work will shape how pladis is seen and felt - both outside and inside our walls.
* Protect and grow our reputation by handling media enquiries and supporting global press activity.
* Connect and inspire our 16,000 colleagues with engaging content and campaigns.
* Spot and share stories that bring our brands and culture to life.
* Keep communications sharp by maintaining content libraries, toolkits, and evaluation reporting.
** What you’ll do
*** Run the London press office day-to-day, fielding media enquiries and building journalist relationships.
* Draft press releases, Q&As, and briefing notes.
* Monitor news and social channels, delivering daily summaries and reporting on impact.
* Draft, create, publish and manage content across internal platforms (email, intranet, video).
* Support global internal and external campaigns, create toolkits, and support in managing live events.
* Help deliver materials for internal events, live streams, decks, and videos.
* Maintain our asset library and contribute to the function’s editorial board.
** Bring your experience
*** Experience in media relations and internal communications (as a journalist or comms professional from both in-agency or in-house).
* Strong writing skills - able to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
* Organised, detail-driven, and able to juggle multiple priorities.* (Bonus) experience in a big brand environment and familiarity with comms metrics.
* 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
* 2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.
* Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
* Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
* Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)
* Stakeholder Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
* 25 days + bank holidays
* Holiday Enhancement Scheme
* 1 Volunteering Day per year
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only
* Access to great training and development opportunities
** Best mix of ingredients
** pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to…