Brand & PR Assistant (12-Month Placement)

As a proud B-Corp we focus on using business as a force for good. We do this by balancing out people and planet with profit. For every Mindful Chef recipe box bought we donate the equivalent of a school meal to a child in a less developed country (over 20 million meals donated and counting...) and we have also pledged to go Net Zero by 2030.

This is a 12-month industry placement opportunity designed for students currently undertaking an undergraduate degree with a placement year requirement. As Brand Assistant, you will be working at the heart of the Brand Team, supporting PR, content, digital platforms and ambassador programmes. You’ll gain hands-on experience across all areas of brand execution, from campaign planning to on-shoot support — building real-world marketing experience within a fast-growing food brand.

This role is ideal for an organised, curious and proactive student who wants a genuine behind-the-scenes view of how brands operate commercially.

You will:

• The Brand Assistant will be responsible for the seamless execution and support of brand initiatives, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all touchpoints:
• Brand Campaign & Project Support
• Campaign Management: Assist in the execution of quarterly Brand & Trade initiatives, including submitting creative briefs on time and ensuring all collateral meets strict brand standards.
• Brand Standards: Serve as a key internal brand champion, helping to ensure brand guidelines are followed consistently across all production and communication activities (e.g., printed materials, internal comms).
• Asset Management: Help maintain organised brand documentation and asset libraries for easy retrieval by marketing, design, and external teams.
• PR & Content Execution
• Public Relations (PR) Support: Provide day-to-day PR assistance, including managing and responding to media image requests from external partners and journalists.
• Ambassador Coordination: Support content planning and coordination with key ambassadors (e.g., The Gut Health Doctor) across social media channels and blog platforms.
• Gifting Logistics: Manage the end-to-end process of gifting initiatives for both the PR team and the ambassador programme (including the Mindful Chef Supper Club).
• Digital & Operational Consistency
• Digital Content Management: Manage and update website banners and Hubspot content pages to maintain crucial brand and campaign consistency across digital platforms.
• Shoot Support: Provide reliable on-site operational support during photo and video shoots for brand content, partners, and ambassadors. This includes being responsible for prop ordering and inventory.
• Team Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact and link between the marketing team and the kitchen/operational teams, ensuring clear, consistent communication regarding new product launches or campaigns.

What You’ll Learn:

• Gain practical experience across PR, brand campaigns and content production.
• Learn how branding works in a commercial food business.
• Build confidence working with creators, partners and internal teams.
• Develop project-management and organisational skills.
• Receive structured learning, mentoring and feedback from the Brand Team.

Your profile:

• Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree (Marketing, Business, Communications, or similar) with a placement year requirement.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Clear, confident communicator (written and verbal).
• Proactive, hands-on and willing to support across logistics and operations.
• Interest in content, branding and marketing.
• Familiarity with Hubspot, CMS platforms or social tools is a bonus (not essential).
• A genuine passion for food, health and the brand mission.

Why us?

• A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.
• Hybrid working from our office based in Wandsworth.
• Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.
• Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.
• Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies.
• Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays).
• Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.
• Enhanced policy of up to 6 months full pay primary parental leave and up to 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.