Job Description

Job Category: Corporate Affairs(Including government relations and communications)
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London Store Support Centre and Home
About the team
Our Consumer Communications team sits within Corporate Affairs and plays a key role in shaping how customers engage with our lifestyle brands, including Argos, Habitat and Tu Clothing. We are a collaborative, creative and fast-paced team that works closely with colleagues across the business to bring products and brand stories to life. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive environment where ideas are welcomed and innovation is encouraged.
More about the role
In this role, you will support the delivery of engaging PR campaigns and communications projects across our lifestyle brands. You will work closely with colleagues, journalists, agencies and suppliers to help source products, draft media materials, respond to press enquiries and support media coverage tracking. You will also play a key part in organising and running press and influencer events, as well as supporting the creation of photography shoots and lookbooks.
Day-to-day, you will help run the Lifestyle press office, oversee sample management, stay close to trends and competitor activity, and contribute to meetings across the wider Corporate Affairs division.
More about you
You will bring excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. You'll be highly organised, proactive and full of enthusiasm, with a genuine interest in interiors, fashion and wider consumer culture. You should feel confident working in a fast-paced environment and be ready to get involved in a variety of tasks and projects.
Essential criteria

• Demonstrable ability to draft written communications, including media alerts and press releases, to a professional standard.
• Proven capability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrable experience maintaining and updating databases, including tracking and reporting media coverage.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, applying these tools effectively to daily tasks.
• Evidenced interest in lifestyle trends and consumer culture, supported by engagement with relevant media platforms.

About Us: Sainsbury's company vision
Our vision is to be the most trusted retailer, where people love to work and shop. That means harnessing the talent, creativity and diversity of our colleagues to ensure that customers receive great service every time they shop with us.
If you would like to hear more about our vision and values, be sure to visit our corporate page.
We invest in training, development and multiple initiatives to ensure our teams feel enabled to offer the best shopping experience to our customers and that Sainsbury's is truly a 'Great Place to Work'.

Skills Required