Job Description

Our reputation as the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler speaks for itself. Every day, we serve more than 22,400 customers from 33 distribution centres across the country. Behind every nightly miracle is a team of dedicated people carrying out more roles than you realise - we're the unseen force that delivers. So when we say we're excited for what the future holds for our customers and colleagues, you can trust

we're as good as our word.



Sitting within the Talent, Communication and Culture team, the role of the Communications Co-ordinator is to provide day to day support to our Communications Manager in delivering our communication and marketing strategies and plans. A key part of this will be supporting External Communications & Marketing.



The role is Hybrid with a mixture of working from home and from our head office in Swindon. Flexible/part time working options are available.

About the Role

Support the delivery of the marketing and communication strategy and plans Write content for both print and digital including the company website, newsletters, intranet and award entries Admin support in budget planning and monitoring Stays up-to-date on social media trends to provide recommendations and ideas to our Communications Manager Research and write press stories and content for the company websites Monitoring press coverage and liaising with customer service team Support Growth team activity by developing relevant and engaging marketing materials Creating on brand images/graphics to use internally and externally Managing ticketing requests and actioning within SLA's (service level agreements) Help and promote the Smiths News brand - making sure that all communication and marketing materials meet the company's brand guidelines

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking and competitive salary but you'll also have access to:


Company funded Health Cash Plan - providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy 5% match pension 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

About you

A passion for language and an eye for design Strong copywriting and content skills Strong time-management and organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Highly organised with a great attention to detail Confident user of Microsoft Packages including SharePoint Strong team player Experienced or keen to learn design tools such as Canva

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

A career with us is a career filled with people, pride, and passion. We rely on each other to get the job done, and we deliver what we say we will. Let's see if we can rely on you, too. Apply now.