Communications and Engagement Assistant NEW

Market Drayton, Shropshire
Muller
Communications & Engagement Assistant (24 Month FTC)

Location: This role can be based out of any of our UK sites, including: Bridgwater, Droitwich, East Kilbride, Manchester, Market Drayton, Severnside or Telford

Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Contract: 24 Month FTC

Entry Level / Graduate Opportunity

At M ller, we’re committed to making dairy a force for good – for our people, our customers and our communities. As part of our UK Communications team, you’ll help us tell that story across internal and external channels.

This role is ideal for a creative, curious and proactive early-career communicator who wants to build hands-on experience in a fast-moving FMCG environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating engaging internal content across various channels, events and campaigns.
• Supporting communications and engagement activity across our operational sites.
• Helping deliver people-focused storytelling, leadership messages and change communications.
• Preparing materials for business updates, events and leadership conferences.
• Drafting content for corporate social media (mainly LinkedIn) and producing simple visuals or video clips.
• Supporting media and political monitoring across topics such as sustainability, health and agriculture.
• Assisting with research, briefing notes and external storytelling materials.
• Creating digital content using tools like Canva, Adobe Express and basic video-editing software.
• Helping manage the intranet, ensuring content is accurate and accessible.
• Supporting scheduling, monitoring and reporting across internal and external digital channels.
• Assisting with planning and delivery of events including town halls, leadership meetings and site visits.
• Tracking media coverage, competitor activity and industry developments to share insights with the team.

What we’re looking for

• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Creative, organised and eager to learn.
• Comfortable using digital tools and interested in developing technical skills.
• Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels.
• Degree in Communications, Media, Marketing, PR, English, Business, Politics or similar (or relevant experience).
• Experience through internships, university roles or volunteering is beneficial but not essential.

What you’ll gain

• Experience across internal and external communications.
• Opportunities to create content, support campaigns and deliver events.
• Exposure to leaders across M ller UK & Ireland.
• A clear development pathway into more senior communications roles.

What you’ll receive

In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave increasing with service.
• Flexible benefits programme
• In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store

You can find out more about M ller and what it’s like to work for us by clicking here Careers at M ller UK & Ireland