Group Communications Assistant

Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job description

Join us as a Group Communications Assistant at Bettys and Taylors Group - Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone with a love of communicating to join the Group Communications Team at Bettys & Taylors Group on a permanent basis.

The Group Communications Assistant will provide hands-on communications, process and admin support to the Group Communications Team, helping build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and enhancing and protecting Bettys & Taylors' reputation as a values-led Yorkshire family business.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of communications projects including producing content for our internal and external publications and platforms, and co-ordinating and supporting events.

You’ll have outstanding writing skills, a strong news sense and the ability to identify and create and tell stories that people want to read. You’ll be comfortable writing, creating videos and be digitally savvy, as well as an outstanding administrator and co-ordinator.

Reporting to the Group Internal Communications Lead, this role requires a self-starter with a common-sense approach who has some proven experience in communications. You’ll be part of a highly motivated and creative team who sit at the centre of the business - keeping the Group connected through a variety of internal channels with compelling communications.

What You Bring

• Good storytelling & editorial skills - and some proven experience in creating compelling content across a range of formats.
• Experience of working with content management systems.
• Experience of working directly with suppliers such as photographers, designers, and videographers to produce briefs and give direction.
• Good organisational skills with a proven track record of working on internal/external events.
• PR/communications experience working within an in-house or agency environment.

What We Offer You

As a minimum, all our employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks while at work, a discretionary quarterly profit-share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company-wide employee discounts, access to our health cash plan, wellbeing support, company funded counselling, and enrolment in the company pension.

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to explore what makes them the best version of themselves, and we do this through external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes.

Great People, Great Culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and our values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences and we are committed to offering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Click here to learn more about life at Bettys & Taylors Group. To apply for this role you will be required to submit a CV and cover letter.

The closing date for this vacancy is 7th May 2025. To ensure we find the right candidate, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Don’t miss your chance—apply today!