Senior PR Executive

Bidfood UK; Chalvey; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension with employer match

Life cover

Confidential support and counselling

Health plan for family

Discounts across major brands

Early pay access

Job summary

Bidfood UK is seeking a Senior PR Executive to lead day-to-day press office activity, develop content and launch standout campaigns that build Bidfood's corporate brand across the foodservice sector. You'll foster relationships with journalists and industry stakeholders, craft thought leadership, and identify opportunities to showcase Bidfood's expertise, sustainability commitments and people.

This role requires curiosity about current affairs, working with senior stakeholders, and turning

Qualifications

• Strong background in corporate communications and media relations.
• Proven ability to develop and launch PR campaigns.
• Experience working with trade media and thought leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day press office activity and media enquiries
• Creating engaging content including press releases and thought leadership articles
• Building relationships with journalists and industry stakeholders
• Supporting the development and delivery of Bidfood's brand and reputation strategy
• Identifying opportunities to showcase Bidfood's expertise and sustainability commitments
• Raising the profile of business leaders through thought leadership and speaking opportunities
• Supporting PR campaigns, business launches and industry events
• Keeping abreast of current affairs and alignment with the business
• Supporting issues management and statement writing
• Measuring campaign performance and demonstrating impact

Skills

Media relations

Press office management

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Storytelling

Campaign management

Job description

About the role

Play an important part in our journey...

At Bidfood, we're passionate about telling the stories that matter. From industry-leading innovation and sustainability initiatives to customer success stories and thought leadership, our PR & External Communications team plays a key role in shaping how we're seen across the foodservice industry.

As a Senior PR Executive, you'll help shape how Bidfood is seen across the industry. You'll be at the heart of our busy press office, developing content, launching standout PR campaigns, building relationships with leading trade media and keeping abreast of current affairs. All whilst bringing our corporate brand to life and helping position Bidfood as a trusted, innovative and influential voice within foodservice.

What will you be doing?

• Managing day-to-day press office activity and media enquiries
• Creating engaging content including press releases, thought leadership articles, corporate communications and award entries
• Building strong relationships with journalists and industry stakeholders
• Supporting the development and delivery of Bidfood's corporate brand and reputation strategy
• Identifying opportunities to showcase Bidfood's expertise, innovation, sustainability commitments and people
• Raising the profile of key business leaders through thought leadership and speaking opportunities
• Supporting PR campaigns, business launches and industry events
• Keeping abreast of current affairs and how they align with the business
• Supporting with issues management and statement writing
• Measuring campaign performance and demonstrating impact

What do you need to be successful?

We're looking for an experienced communications professional who understands how to build reputation and create campaigns that get people talking.

You'll be curious about the world around you, interested in current affairs and passionate about uncovering stories that position Bidfood at the heart of key industry conversations.

From delivering standout events and thought leadership campaigns to building media relationships and developing compelling content, you'll play a key role in bringing our corporate brand to life and raising our profile across the foodservice sector.

You'll be creative, commercially minded, highly organised and confident working with senior stakeholders, with a natural instinct for spotting opportunities and turning them into impactful communications.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as (for 

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity .

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and read ?!??!!