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Job Description
- Req#: 245692
Why join us
Joining Sainsbury's as the Head of External Campaigns within our Corporate Affairs function means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values purpose-driven communication and making a positive impact. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a newly created team and play a vital role in positioning Sainsbury's as a thought leader in securing a resilient UK food system. You will have the autonomy to shape and deliver impactful campaigns, showcasing our purpose and strategy while building strong relationships with media and external stakeholders. With a focus on collaboration, innovation, and high-quality output, you will be part of a team that drives meaningful change and shapes the narrative around Sainsbury's as a purpose-led business. Join us and be part of an inclusive and dynamic environment where your expertise and creativity are valued, and where you can make a real difference.
What you'll do
As the Head of External Campaigns at Sainsbury's, reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications and Campaigns, your role will be to lead the newly created External Campaigns team and bring the company's purpose to life by positioning Sainsbury's as a thought leader that plays a vital role in securing a resilient UK food system. You will work closely with the Corporate Affairs Leadership team to communicate the progress against the new strategy, Next Level Sainsbury's, and deliver across the four outcomes: First Choice for Food, More Argos More Often, Loyalty Everyone Loves, and Save and Invest to Win. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing a campaigning strategy, ensuring the cohesive external narrative is linked to the purpose and strategy, evaluating campaign activities, and making recommendations to prioritise impactful initiatives. Additionally, you will lead a thought leadership campaign to highlight Sainsbury's as a purpose-led business, build strategic relationships with media and stakeholders, and position Sainsbury's as a champion of the UK food system. Your role will also involve leading and inspiring the team, creating clear objectives, and developing talent through mentorship and training opportunities.
Who you are
You are a highly skilled communications leader with a proven track record in devising and delivering impactful campaigns and thought leadership. With your deep expertise in corporate communications operations and campaign management, you are well-equipped to lead the newly created External Campaigns team, driving the communication of Sainsbury's purpose and strategy. Your strategic outlook, strong network of media contacts, and ability to build relationships at all levels enable you to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders, deliver high-quality media coverage, and build strategic partnerships. As a member of the Corporate Affairs Leadership Team, you play a crucial role in shaping the external narrative, driving maximum ROI through evaluation and focusing on activities that have the greatest impact. Your leadership, mentorship, and guidance ensure a high-performing team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes.#CorporateAffairs
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Qualifications
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new — whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them:
Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 65% of salary, depending on how we perform (in cash and shares).
Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday, and we provide private healthcare. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. You'll also receive a company car cash allowance unless you are going to travel 10,000 business miles in your role, then you'll be able to choose a car. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme.
Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.
Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
Responsibilities
We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. This is where you’ll enjoy a broad range of projects, no matter what your level, because our Corporate Affairs team is non-hierarchical and truly plugged in to the rest of the business. Whether it’s internal, external or government relations, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with everyone from food waste to health, or general merchandising to Nectar, in order to support some amazing campaigns. You’ll help build trust around Sainsbury’s with customers, senior stakeholders, media and more. And if non-linear progression is what you’re after, you’ll find opportunities are all around.
About the company
Shop online at Sainsbury's for groceries, clothing, homewares, electricals, financial services and more. Together we’re helping everyone eat better.
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