Position Snapshot
Nestlé Professional UK&I
Events & Strategic Partnerships Manager – 12 month FTC
Gatwick
Competitive Salary + potential bonus + fantastic benefits inc pension/ 25 days holiday + additional 12 days flex days, flexible working, and private health cover.
Position Summary
We’ve a great opportunity to join our Corporate Communications & Sustainability Team within our Nestlé Professional (NP) category in the UK&I.
We’re looking for an Events & Strategic Partnerships Manager to develop, execute and deliver the Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or Competition. In this role you will drive positive impact for young individuals and communities through executing an inspiring and meaningful experience, enhancing our reputation in Youth Employment and Sustainability within the Hospitality Industry. You’ll also be a champion for sustainability messaging and communications within Nestlé Professional, ensuring the delivery of relevant and consistent external communications for NP & its brands, and thereby be a positive force in the shift towards a sustainable and healthy food system.
Responsibilities:
* Strategically develop the annual plan for the Toque d’Or competition, focusing on enhancing our reputation in Youth Employment and Sustainability within the Hospitality Industry through targeted communication strategies.
* Ensure robust delivery of the end-to-end management of the competition, engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement.
* Take responsibility for the full budget and costings for the Toque d'Or competition, strategically planning competition expenditures and implementing cost-saving measures.
* Cultivate partnerships with key industry partners and NP customers, offering them a platform to showcase their initiatives and operations through the different stages of the competition.
* Devise a robust recruitment plan to attract colleges to the competition, managing PR, CRM, and Social Media plans.
* Source judges who inspire competitors and align with our sustainability principles.
* Plan and execute an Awards event to showcase the competition.
* Organize an exciting insight trip as part of the winners’ prizes.
* Develop grant proposals to fund prizes for colleges.
* Manage the events agency and oversee the entire on-site operation of the competition.
* Engage with the Legal and Health & Safety teams to ensure compliance.
* Collaborate with UK&I hospitality college lecturers to drive competition registrations.
* Facilitate networking opportunities for past competitors.
What will make you successful?
The successful candidate will bring solid experience in Events & Partnership management and PR within a fast-paced matrix organisation, and hospitality experience. You will have exceptional communication skills with lots of energy and passion for delivery.
We expect you to have:
* Hospitality experience, beneficial in both Back and Front of House
* Events planning and production experience
* Digital Marketing experience, including CRM, Website, Social Media and Influencer Marketing
* PR experience, managing PR agencies and media partnerships
* Strong project management skills
What you need to know
What can we offer in return? Great benefits including a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a focus on personal development and growth.
The closing date for this role is 20th November.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be. We encourage applications from people of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community.
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