Why join us
Joining the Corporate Affairs division of Sainsbury's as an External Campaigns Executive presents a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in communications for the business. 

As part of this dynamic and forward-thinking team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the external narrative surrounding Sainsbury's purpose and contributions to the UK food system. With a focus on campaigns and innovative storytelling, you will have the chance to harness your passion for communication to position Sainsbury's as a leader in creating a resilient food system. 

This role provides a platform for engaging with key stakeholders, honing your skills in purpose-led communications, and fostering strong relationships internally and externally, all while being part of a collaborative and inclusive team culture dedicated to achieving collective outcomes and continuous improvement.

What you'll do
As the External Campaigns Executive at Sainsbury's, reporting to the External Campaigns Manager in the Corporate Affairs division, you will play a pivotal role in supporting campaign activities related to the company's purpose and commitment to securing a resilient UK food system. 

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting with the development and delivery of a cohesive external narrative aligned with Sainsbury's purpose and strategic outcomes Helping to deliver corporate and purpose-led communications that bring Sainsbury’s purpose to life, positioning the brand as a champion of the UK food system Building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders within and beyond the organisation, showcasing Sainsbury's role in making good food joyful, accessible, and affordable for everyone 

Who you are
As our External Campaigns Executive in Sainsbury's Corporate Affairs division, you are communications professional with an understanding of purpose-led campaigns and corporate storytelling. You will have an in depth understanding of the media landscape and media relations experience as well as the ability to craft stories and narratives from complex information.

Your creative thinking and effective communication skills will contribute to successful campaign delivery, while your collaborative approach and strong attention to detail ensure cohesive and impactful external narratives that resonate with key stakeholders and audiences.

Other key skills include:

Good project management skills, being highly organised and managing well upwards Ideally, existing media relations experience in the corporate space that you can leverage Good understanding of current affairs and the trends/topics shaping businesses and their reputation Be a natural networker, who proactively builds and nurtures relationships Strong persuasion and influencing skills Solution seeker, overcoming obstacles to secure what is needed Positive and results-focused Excellent written and oral communication skills Drive deadlines across internal stakeholders Be flexible and able to adapt to a fast-moving internal environment