Graduate Programme - Communications & Sustainability

at  Lidl

Summary
From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.
With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.
Training and Development
At Lidl, we believe that training is the most important investment we can make in our people. Structured, on-the-job training is the foundation of our approach to training, giving all our employees the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally.
As a graduate joining our business, we know you won’t have all the answers and that’s OK with us. As the only City & Guilds/ILM Accredited Graduate Programme in Ireland, the Lidl Graduate Management Development Programme is a unique programme that is tailored for each individual graduate.
Whilst on the programme you will receive a bespoke training plan designed around your career path and current skills to teach you everything you need to know about working for Lidl. You will spend some time in our stores and warehouses to gain a thorough understanding of the key business areas. The programme gives you the opportunity to enjoy both personal and professional development through on-the-job training and a blended learning approach.
Throughout your training you will be supported by trainers at every level of the business. They will assist you through solid hands-on experience and formal training sessions on key topics relevant to your new role. As well as helping you learn the business from the ground up, our training programme is designed to help you expand and develop your problem solving and business management skills.
Think you have what it takes to join the Lidl team?
What you’ll do
The graduate will join Lidl’s award-winning, dynamic, agile and creative Corporate Affairs team supporting all aspects of the team including Public Relations, Internal Communications, Sustainability, Sponsorships, Partnerships and Events. Recently named the Most Reputable Retailer in Ireland and the 2nd Most Reputable Company in Ireland in the Ireland RepTrak Study 2024, Lidl’s Corporate Affairs department is responsible for positively enhancing and protecting Lidl’s reputation in Ireland and Northern Ireland through effective development and communication of our commercial, social, environmental, economic and ethic initiatives. You’ll join a department that communicates with nearly every department in the business on a weekly basis and will help support on a wide range of strategic projects and initiatives such as consumer events; media relations; PR launches; managing our internal comms channels; content development; our sponsorship of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association; charity partnerships and implementing our ‘A Better Tomorrow’ sustainability strategy.

What you’ll need

• An expected or attained 2.1 Honours Level 8 degree
• Full driving licence is required
• Flexibility to travel or relocate within Ireland is required
• Motivation and drive
• Strong personal skills
• Work experience or experience abroad
• German is an advantage but not a necessity

What you’ll receive

Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €42,500 per annum pro rata
• Flexiwage will allow you to split your monthly pay over the month - weekly or fortnightly options available
• 20 days holidays per annum pro rata
• Private employee medical insurance
• Flexible start and finish times
• City & Guilds/ILM Accredited Programme
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Responsibility for and involvement in projects with real business impact
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Bespoke training plan depending on current skills and career path
• One-to-one coaching available from a qualified coach in the business
• Competency assessment days to learn about your management and leadership style and how to work best with others
• A vast array of training and development opportunities from our in-house training catalogue including Leadership Development Programmes
• Masterclasses with renowned business experts
• Director and graduate mentorship programme
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community

Please refer the Job description for details