Communications Assistant in Reading

Company Description

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

Job Description

We take communications seriously, and that means having the right team in place to keep our teams fully informed. We have taken on new projects, and as part of this, we have introduced a new Communications Assistant role to support our brand and communications team. You will:

• Help deliver bold, engaging internal and digital campaigns; bring to life the stories behind our food and amplifying the impact of how we connect with our teams and customers.
• Support the Head of Communications and the wider team in delivering the communications strategy, with a strong focus on coordination, content distribution, and keeping everything running smoothly.
• Upload and manage content across digital platforms, keep distribution lists current and up to date, and ensure campaigns land where they need to.

This is a hands-on role getting content out the door, scheduling, publishing, and managing systems, while keeping calendars organised and inboxes under control. You will be the kind of person who spots the gaps, keeps things moving, and makes sure nothing slips through the cracks.

An integral part of the team, you’ll be organised, proactive, and detail-focused, with an instinct for supporting others and getting things done.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications (1–2 years) or a relevant degree/equivalent qualification.
• Core understanding of social media platforms
• Knowledge of CMS platform, preferably WordPress is desirable but not essential
• Strong creative copy skills with an eye for detail.
• Filming and editing (preferably using Adobe, Canva or similar) and delivering via channels such as Instagram. Experience desirable but not essential.
• Experience using email marketing platforms desirable but not essential

Additional Information

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme