Communications Assistant in Londonderry County Borough

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

We're looking for a Communications Coordinator to join our Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about communications and looking to build a successful career in the industry. You'll play a key role in keeping communications running smoothly across our business, helping to coordinate campaigns, colleague communications, events and content that connect thousands of colleagues across the UK. Working alongside experienced communications professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience across internal communications, events, content production and stakeholder management, making this an ideal opportunity to learn, grow and develop.

What's in it for you?

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Role details:

• Salary: Up to £34,000
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday-Hybrid
• Location: Paddington, London (required on Mondays) with regular travel to Gist locations across the UK as required

What you'll do:

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Own and manage the communications schedule, ensuring messages are planned, coordinated and delivered through the most effective channels.
• Coordinate the distribution of colleague communications across multiple platforms, helping ensure messaging is clear, consistent and reaches the right audiences at the right time.
• Support the planning and delivery of colleague events, meetings and weekly business updates, managing logistics, communications and stakeholder coordination.
• Act as the central point for communications requests, helping prioritise activity, track progress and keep projects moving smoothly.
• Manage key administrative processes including supplier coordination, purchase orders, budgets, invoices and the Communications inbox.
• Maintain and organise communications assets, including photography and digital content libraries, ensuring resources are easy to access and effectively utilised.
• Provide support for content creation activities, including proof reading, video production coordination and liaising with external creative partners.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across the business, providing guidance and support to help communications and campaigns achieve maximum impact.

Who you are:

We're more interested in your attitude, organisation and enthusiasm than ticking every box. Your skills and experience will include:

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to take ownership.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for communications, events, marketing or employee engagement.
• Confidence working with a variety of stakeholders and supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in Communications, Marketing, PR, Events or Administration would be beneficial but is not essential. Internships, volunteering, university projects or other relevant experience are welcomed.

Why Gist?

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything we do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S's sustainability commitments in Plan A. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there's never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it's meaningful to you, it's important to us.