Events and Talkability Associate Consultant

Summary

£41,800 up to £50,600*  per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you

As a key player in our Brand Engagement team, you’ll take the wheel on our biggest public moments—from buzzing summer festivals and iconic sporting events to show-stopping pop-up experiences and blockbuster consumer PR campaigns across Great Britain.

Reporting directly to the Communications & Events Team Manager, you’ll champion key external partnerships and rally our internal teams—teaming up with Creative, Campaigns, Social, PR, Buying, and top suppliers to make big ideas happen. It’s fast-paced, hands-on, and all about showing our customers that when it comes to top quality, unbeatable prices, and unforgettable experiences, there’s always More to Value at Lidl.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we’ll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

What you'll do

• Shape and implement Lidl GB’s Festivals, Events, and Talkability strategy; bringing the brand to life by maximising strategic partner relationships, tapping into news agendas and social trends to drive standout and culturally relevant concepts


• Lead end-to-end execution of high-profile, large-scale brand activations - from music festivals and sports fanzones, culinary showcases and agricultural fairs, to one-off consumer experiences and pop-ups


• Write compelling briefs, cultivate partner relationships, negotiate rights, manage budgets and tracking, to ensure flawless execution on time, within budget, and fully compliant


• Work hand-in-hand with Creative, Lidl Plus, PR, CSR, Buying, and Legal to guarantee operational efficiency, deliver seamless multi-channel campaigns, and ensure all assets reflect Lidl’s brand identity


• Track KPIs and competitor insights, present strategic activity plans and reports, represent Lidl on-site across Great Britain, support junior team members, and step up to deputise for the Communications & Events Team Manager when needed

What you'll need

• Proven experience within an events or consumer communications role, either at an agency or in-house


• Experience in end-to-end project management within events or PR


• Experience working with retailers or big brands, and a substantial understanding and knowledge of the retail sector and the role of Lidl within it


• Ability to work in a fast-paced high pressured environment with strong time management skills 


• Proactive and hands on, with a drive to continuously improve


• Strong communications skills, with a keen eye for detail


• Have a pulse on culture, viral social trends, and the news agenda, paired with the agility to jump on timely moments and shape activity quickly

What you'll receive

• 30 days holiday (pro rata)


• 10% in-store discount


• Sabbatical


• Enhanced family leave


• Pension scheme


• Plus, more of the perks you deserve


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 *Includes 10% non contractual London Weighting

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl, and apply now.