Communications Coordinator

A Communication Coordinator working in our Colleague Communications team, focussed on bringing to life our network campaigns digitally and in-person, including delivering events. The role will report into our Communications Manager and look to promote and drive engagement in our networks, as well as supporting our wider Group Communications Objectives. The role will build strong relationships with our networks teams; People teams and Channels teams, as well as establishing themselves in Group Communications.

With over 330,000 colleagues across Tesco, we have people from every walk of life in all parts of our business, representing the diverse communities we serve. At Tesco means we are committed to the experience that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome. In addition to strategic business-led initiatives our six colleague networks are driven by colleagues, for colleagues. Our Colleague Networks amplify, consult, and celebrate colleagues across every part of our business. Central to our strategy, these networks offer support and guidance across six key areas: Armed Forces, Disability, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Race and Ethnicity, and Gender Equality. They create spaces for colleagues to share challenges, explore career growth, and connect with like-minded individuals.

This Coordinator role is essential to building awareness and engagement with core Network moments across the UK business. 

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details 

• Delivering communications campaigns (digital, physical and events) that bring to life our networks; build engagement and support.
• Support our broader Group Communications objectives.
• Plan and deliver Gold Network campaigns across all six colleague networks, ensuring they are inclusive, accessible and impactful in all parts of the business, especially Channels. Including support on events.
• Support the delivery of the broader network Channels plan, partnering with Group Comms, Channels Comms and leading colleague network reps to increase visibility, reach and engagement through aligned messaging.
• Maintain the annual DE&I calendar and help facilitate intersectionality across networks, connecting shared priorities and enabling collaboration through the Intersectionality NWT.
• Track engagement across our internal comms platform, News & Views, and other channels to understand the connection to Inclusion, recommending areas for improvement.
• Work with networks on their budgets for campaigns with accurate reporting, identifying efficiencies and simplification.

• Communications experience spanning events and digital/physical campaigns, with strong storytelling and messaging skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with budget management, including PO processes.
• Creative thinker with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for diversity, equity & inclusion, with a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with Channels or working within channel-focused environments (desirable).

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying