Events and Talkability Associate Consultant

Lidl GB; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Sabbatical

Enhanced family leave

Hybrid working & London Weighting

Job summary

Lidl GB is seeking a driven Brand Engagement professional to lead major public moments across Great Britain, from festivals to pop-up experiences. You will champion partnerships, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure flawless, on-time delivery while upholding Lidl’s value proposition of top quality and unbeatable prices.

You’ll report to the Communications & Events Team Manager, working in a fast-paced environment with hybrid office/home flexibility and opportunities to advance within

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events or consumer communications, agency or in-house.
• End-to-end project management experience in events or PR.
• Experience with retailers or big brands, retail sector knowledge of Lidl.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement Lidl GB's Festivals, Events and Talkability strategy.
• Lead end-to-end execution of high-profile brand activations.
• Write briefs, cultivate partnerships, negotiate rights, manage budgets and tracking.
• Collaborate with Creative, Lidl Plus, PR, CSR, Buying and Legal for efficiency and brand consistency.
• Track KPIs, present activity plans and represent Lidl on-site across Great Britain.

Skills

Events experience

Consumer communications

Partner relationships

Budget management

Job description

Summary

£41,800 up to £50,600* per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you

As a key player in our Brand Engagement team, you'll take the wheel on our biggest public moments—from buzzing summer festivals and iconic sporting events to show-stopping pop-up experiences and blockbuster consumer PR campaigns across Great Britain.

Summary

£41,800 up to £50,600* per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you

As a key player in our Brand Engagement team, you'll take the wheel on our biggest public moments—from buzzing summer festivals and iconic sporting events to show-stopping pop-up experiences and blockbuster consumer PR campaigns across Great Britain.

Reporting directly to the Communications & Events Team Manager, you'll champion key external partnerships and rally our internal teams—teaming up with Creative, Campaigns, Social, PR, Buying, and top suppliers to make big ideas happen. It's fast-paced, hands-on, and all about showing our customers that when it comes to top quality, unbeatable prices, and unforgettable experiences, there's always More to Value at Lidl.

We're proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you'll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

What you'll do

• Shape and implement Lidl GB's Festivals, Events, and Talkability strategy; bringing the brand to life by maximising strategic partner relationships, tapping into news agendas and social trends to drive standout and culturally relevant concepts
• Lead end-to-end execution of high-profile, large-scale brand activations - from music festivals and sports fanzones, culinary showcases and agricultural fairs, to one-off consumer experiences and pop-ups
• Write compelling briefs, cultivate partner relationships, negotiate rights, manage budgets and tracking, to ensure flawless execution on time, within budget, and fully compliant
• Work hand-in-hand with Creative, Lidl Plus, PR, CSR, Buying, and Legal to guarantee operational efficiency, deliver seamless multi-channel campaigns, and ensure all assets reflect Lidl's brand identity
• Track KPIs and competitor insights, present strategic activity plans and reports, represent Lidl on-site across Great Britain, support junior team members, and step up to deputise for the Communications & Events Team Manager when needed

What you'll need

• Proven experience within an events or consumer communications role, either at an agency or in-house
• Experience in end-to-end project management within events or PR
• Experience working with retailers or big brands, and a substantial understanding and knowledge of the retail sector and the role of Lidl within it
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high pressured environment with strong time management skills
• Proactive and hands on, with a drive to continuously improve
• Strong communications skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Have a pulse on culture, viral social trends, and the news agenda, paired with the agility to jump on timely moments and shape activity quickly

What you'll receive

• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

• Includes 10% non contractual London Weighting

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.