Job Introduction
At William Grant & Sons we aim to create an environment for people and brands to thrive.
Within our UK Marketing Team, the PR and Influence Manager (Maternity Cover) will oversee all aspects of the PR and advocacy agenda across our portfolio of iconic brands including Hendrick’s Gin, Glenfiddich, Monkey Shoulder and The Balvenie.
Main Responsibility
You’ll have the opportunity to lead the PR and influence strategy and execution for the UK business, working with the brand marketing team and key external relationships (agencies, trade, press, etc.) to deliver powerful, integrated connections plans that engage the consumer and the on-trade.
Our Ideal Candidate
To be successful ideally you will have senior level PR and communications experience either in-house or in agency, combined with a demonstrated understanding of on-trade advocacy.
You will have a demonstrable track record of developing and activating integrated communications campaigns based on consumer insight, ideally in the food & drink or luxury industries, as well as managing external agencies to develop outstanding creative work.
You’ll have experience in building meaningful senior stakeholder relationships across the business to ensure the highest level of collaboration and delivering best in class PR & advocacy activation for the UK business.
What we can offer you
1. We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
2. Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
3. Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
4. Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
5. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
6. Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
7. Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
8. Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
9. Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1, per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
10. Learning resources to help you be your best self.