Communications Assistant - Food & Drink

Salary:
Competitive Plus Benefits

Location:

London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA

Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
Corporate Affairs
Closing date: 25 January 2026

Requisition :

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. This is where you’ll enjoy a broad range of projects, no matter what your level, because our Corporate Affairs team is non-hierarchical and truly plugged in to the rest of the business. Whether it’s internal, external or government relations, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with everyone from food waste to health, or general merchandising to Nectar, in order to support some amazing campaigns.

You’ll help build trust around Sainsbury’s with customers, senior stakeholders, media and more. And if non-linear progression is what you’re after, you’ll find opportunities are all around.

Joining the Sainsbury's team as a Communications Assistant presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, where you will play a crucial role in showcasing the company as the First Choice for Food and driving engagement with the loyalty programme, Nectar. With a focus on food and drink innovation, media relations, and influencer engagement, you will have the chance to work on creative campaigns, collaborate with various teams across the business, and contribute to shaping the narrative around Sainsbury's products and offerings.

If you are passionate about food & drink, PR, and communications, this role offers a rewarding and stimulating environment to grow and make a real impact.

As the Communications Assistant at Sainsbury's, you will play a crucial role in supporting the food and drink press office, contributing to creative and brand campaigns that align with the company's strategic outcomes of being the First Choice for Food and ensuring everyone loves the loyalty programme, Nectar. You will work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, staying attuned to consumer trends and competitor activities to identify media coverage opportunities, drafting press releases, handling journalist enquiries, tracking and sharing media coverage, collaborating with store colleagues and suppliers, and contributing to various PR initiatives and events aimed at promoting Sainsbury's food and drink products.

Your role will involve building and managing relationships internally to gather information for PR activities, showcasing a keen interest in food and drink trends, and actively participating in upcoming PR and influencer plans to enhance the company's communication strategies.

As a Communications Assistant at Sainsbury's, you are a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a passion for food & drink and a keen interest in PR and communications. Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enable you to effectively engage with internal teams, journalists, and influencers, while your proactive and collaborative approach allows you to build strong relationships and contribute to the success of food & drink campaigns.

With a can‑do attitude, organisational skills, and a knack for staying abreast of industry trends, you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, driving projects forward and delivering impactful results that position Sainsbury's as a leader in the market.

• Proven writing and creative skills with ability to contribute to innovative ideas and impactful communications
• Demonstrable experience in building and maintaining professional relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Evidenced interest in food, drink and broader lifestyle trends
• Awareness of social media platforms to support communication objectives

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new — whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business — and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer…