Sysco

Senior Communications Manager

Sysco

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: London • Anywhere in Europe

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Support the Director of Communications in developing and delivering the Sysco Europe communications strategy.
  • Develop communication plans and messaging for regional initiatives, ensuring alignment with global objectives.
  • Partner with business leaders to deliver consistent, effective internal and external communications that drive understanding and engagement.
  • Manage the execution of campaigns and events that bring the Sysco story to life across European markets.
  • Deliver engaging communications that inform, align, and inspire colleagues around Sysco’s purpose, strategy, and transformation journey.
  • Manage regional internal channels (intranet, newsletters, events, etc.), ensuring clear, consistent messaging.
  • Partner with local communications leads to share best practice and cascade key messages effectively.
  • Ensure adherence to the Sysco Way of Communicating and brand standards across Europe.
  • Track and report key metrics to demonstrate impact and continuously improve the quality and reach of communications.
  • Lead development of global communications tools, templates, and reporting frameworks.
  • Support external storytelling and reputation-building activities in European markets.
  • Develop and coordinate regional media opportunities and thought leadership initiatives in line with the global narrative.
  • Support crisis and issues management for European markets, ensuring alignment with Sysco’s global response protocols.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in corporate communications, preferably in a complex, matrixed, or multinational business
  • Ability to translate complex business priorities into clear, engaging communications
  • Experience leading communications for business transformation or change initiatives
  • Confident collaborating across diverse markets and cultures
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience in crisis and issues communication
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt style for different audiences
  • Highly desirable to have experience within the foodservice, retail or FMCG industry
  • Experience managing agencies / external vendors
  • Fluency in additional European languages would be highly advantageous
Benefits
  • Company car allowance of £7,000 or Company Car
  • Eligible for company bonus scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 5 additional holiday days
  • Pension scheme
  • Hybrid working contract
  • Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
  • Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
  • Recognition awards and Incentives
  • Career progression opportunities - being part of Fresh Direct and the wider Sysco group, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility
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