About the Role
You will have the opportunity to support the strategy and execution of the Corporate Communications and Public Affairs plan for ALDI Ireland, delivering projects and initiatives that are designed to enhance reputation amongst media, political, industry and other audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
* In line with Aldi's overarching Communications strategy, support and manage the development and implementation of appropriate Corporate PR and Public Affairs strategies and programmes.
* Contribute to the day-to-day management of the company's engagement with the media by preparing timely and accurate responses to queries received through the external PR agency.
* Manage the external PR agency to develop and manage corporate communications and reputation programmes.
* Work closely with relevant teams in head office, including Marketing, Real Estate, Sustainability, Buying, Store Operations, HR, CSD and Projects Team, to ensure alignment of strategy and messages.
* Support the CSD team and manage communications for all incidents, issues, and potential crises.
* Create corporate positioning / messaging for communications to corporate audiences, ensuring alignment across relevant functions.
* Collate and deliver Comms training and presentations in your area of responsibility.
* Monitor Media and Government policy, informing the wider business of relevant topics and advising on any action to be taken.
* Track, analyse and report monthly on communications and reputation results.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Relations, History & Politics, or Communications & Business.
* Commercially minded and aware of the impact of their work on the wider business.
* Demonstrate leadership qualities and create an efficient and co-operative working environment.
* Able to adapt to changing business needs and role requirements.