Media Relations Manager

Job description

FTC - 12 months (maternity leave cover) About the team: Corporate Affairs plays a critical role in protecting and strengthening Sainsbury’s reputation, helping the business tell its story, navigate complex issues and build trust with customers, colleagues, partners and a wide range of external stakeholders. The function brings together Media Relations, Strategic Communications, External Campaigns, Consumer PR, Government Relations and Internal Communications to support the Group at moments when clarity, confidence and credibility matter most. Within this, the Media Relations team sits at the heart of the organisation’s approach to reputational risk. Covering Sainsbury’s, Argos, Habitat and Property Communications, the team advises leaders on emerging issues, develops clear positions on sensitive topics and supports the business to respond at pace when public and media scrutiny is at its highest. It’s a fast‑moving, collaborative environment where sound judgement, strong partnerships and calm decision‑making are essential. More about the role: As a Media Relations Manager, you will be a trusted adviser to the business and a key contributor to the Group’s 24/7 media relations operati...