Job Vacancies
We are currently looking to fill the following vacancy.
Media and campaigns assistant (12 months contract)
Location
The Food and Drink Federation has a vacancy for a Media and Campaigns Assistant,
to provide a supporting role to the Media and Campaigns Manager through the
execution of FDF's media relations programmes, enabling FDF to deliver on its
campaign programs and events activity.
Job profile
Media Relations tasks:
- To work with the Media and Campaigns Manager to ensure FDF's position is well
represented to the media at all times. Through achieving maximum positive
publicity for FDF and its sector groups and to keep relevant FDF staff aware of
any
pertinent issues in the media
- To handle media queries through seeking appropriate advice from specific FDF
colleagues or external organisations.
- To assist with the development of FDF's press notices, position statements and
media responses
- To write articles and letters to the Editor for publication on request.
- To provide advice for FDF's member associations/committees Groups on media and
parliamentary issues
- To maintain database systems and monitoring including daily press cuttings,
broadcast monitoring, analysis and contacts groups and updating the FDF
database.
- To ensure FDF's work and successes are communicated to FDF's members, for
example through e-newsletters and alerts
- To help ensure that the Media and Campaigns team, provide a 24-hour on call
media service for FDF
Campaigns:
- To assist with the scoping out forward plans for FDF's core campaigns and
events
- To contribute to the tactical delivery of campaigns through working closely
with FDF policy colleagues', to keep abreast of Government activity and the
national and European agenda related to each campaign
- To progress the plans for identified campaigns through developing communication
solutions, planning events, creating web and hard copy and sourcing case studies
- Arrange all event logistics, identifying event opportunities and represent FDF
campaigns at events
Person profile
Essential
- Previous experience of a similar position or events management experience
including booking venues and catering, arranging speakers and planning logistics
Skills
- Ability to plan resources and timescales
- A strong communicator with diplomacy and the ability to build trust with a wide
range of individuals
- Strong administrative and IT skills
- Ability to absorb information and to communicate confidently on a wide range of
complex industry related issues
- Team worker with good communication skills
- Some knowledge of the food industry would be an advantage
Company benefits
FDF offers an excellent employee benefits package to its employees, including
but not limited to, a pension scheme and life insurance and up to six weeks
annual
leave for all employees.
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply by sending an
up to date CV and covering letter, illustrating how you have the required
knowledge, skills and attitude to undertake the position. Your application
should be
sent to HR on Recruitment@fdf.org.uk. Please note that the closing date to express your interest for the position is Friday 3rd February 2012.
FDF is an equal Opportunities employer; aiming to recruit a diverse range of
talented people, our success is directly dependent on the collective
contribution
and commitment of each member of our staff.
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Scientific research internship
The Food and Drink Federation requires an Intern, to undertake a project in
their Food Safety and Science division, based in central London. The paid
Internship
would be relevant for a student undertaking a Scientific related Degree, or
higher.
Project overview
- To provide members with clear and up to date information on UK research and
innovation initiatives and support available to UK manufacturers to access
relevant
resources and learn about funding opportunities.
- The intern will be required to research/review relevant resources and internet
sites relating to the above, with a view to undertaking the amalgamation of
multiple resources researched, into a “One Stop Shop” for members to be able to
find
out about sources of funding via our members website.
Duration of internship
The Internship duration will be for, 6 weeks full time or 2 to 3 months part
time.
Intern profile
- A student working towards a Degree or higher preferably in a scientific
discipline
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Analytical and good attention to detail
- Team worker with good communication skills
- Science and research knowledge of the food industry is desirable
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for the internship, please apply by sending
an up to date CV and covering letter, illustrating how you have the required
knowledge, skills and attitude to undertake the position.
Your application should be sent to HR on Recruitment@fdf.org.uk Please note that the closing date to express your
interest for the internship
is Friday 27 January 2012.
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Personal Assistant (8 – 12 months maternity cover)
Based in
Covent Garden, London WC2B
About the Role
To provide administrative support to the Director of Communications and
Departmental support. Through assisting with the running of the Divisional
administration, across the range of activities undertaken, through ensuring
that the work of
the Communications Division is efficiently co-ordinated and to support the work
of relevant committees and continue to update and maintain FDF's members
database.
Essential Requirements
- Excellent communication, time management and administrative skills.
- Excellent knowledge of IT packages: particularly Word, E-mail, PowerPoint and
Excel.
- Excellent eye for detail when producing documents, updating spreadsheets and
databases maintenance.
- Ability to prioritise work load and absorb information
- Assertive, self-motivated and approachable.
- Ability to work with people at all levels i.e. Senior Government Officials,
Heads of the food and drink industry, stakeholders, members and others within
the
organisation.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Has experience of working in a similar position, i.e. secretary or personal
assistant.
Specific Duties
- To undertake co-ordination and administration of diaries and paperwork in
relation to internal, external, committee meetings, conferences, seminars,
staff
inductions and helping to organise events and any catering requirements.
- To highlight and bring forward and prioritise items requiring action/attention
by the Director.
- To be aware of the status of current issues under debate with the Department.
- To be familiar with the representatives of Government, Parliament, members,
journalists and other stakeholder organisations with whom the
Director/Department
has contact.
- To undertake general office management duties: dealing with the post,
collecting absence and annual leave data, processing internal and external
mailings and
undertaking any other co-ordination activity as required.
- To undertake ad hoc personal support to the Director as required.
- To be responsible for updating/uploading Divisional newsletters.
- To take meeting notes/minutes as required.
- To work closely with all teams across the Division to meet deadlines, achieve
projects, facilitate information and arrange events including but not limited
to:
arranging all team meetings; staff meetings and team activities for and on
behalf of the team.
- To be responsible for tracking of Communications budget and expenditure.
- To provide a secretariat service to FDF's Corporate Affairs Group as directed
by the Director of Communications.
- To carry out any other reasonable task, as requested by your line manager.
Closing Date
27 January 2012
Method of Application
Please apply for the role by sending an up to date CV and covering letter to HR
on Recruitment@fdf.org.uk (stating your existing salary).
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What's It Like to Work at FDF?
FDF is an equal opportunities employer, aiming to recruit a diverse range of
talented people. Our success is directly dependent on the collective
contribution
and commitment of each member of its staff. It takes pride in having top
quality, highly motivated and loyal staff supporting the organisation's aims.
The values of the FDF are fundamental to the way business is done and to
relationships with staff, members and food chain partners. We recruit
individuals
from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds and the result is a wealth of
talent and creativity where outstanding individuals work together to meet the
demanding standards of our members and shareholders.
We believe that our culture, built on teamwork and quality, offers opportunities
for everyone to have an important impact on the future of our industry.
We believe that our reputation is built on the quality of our people and we are
therefore committed to staff training and development:
- Each member of staff has a training and development plan, which is regularly
reviewed.
- All new staff receive induction training linked to the needs of their new role.
We continue to develop and refine our HR policies in line with our status as a
best practice organisation.
As an employer, FDF offers an excellent benefits package including an interest
free season ticket loan, private healthcare, a pension scheme, travel
insurance,
gym membership subsidy and up to six weeks annual leave for all employees.
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Last reviewed: 25 Jan 2012