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Do you want to be part of a growing and innovative global food business? Do you want to work in a fast moving and creative international communications team that can shape and drive the brand that is Arla and all it stands for as well as create a strong purpose amongst our stakeholders?At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favourite dairy products. We make natural products taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for and family dinners unforgettable. Our brands such as Castello, Lurpak and the Arla brand itself make us an important part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. We are very proud that we are owned by dairy farmers and have 19.000 colleagues at the heart of our business.We feel this makes us special and working at Arla means that every single one of us plays an invaluable role. Together, we continue to build on our €10bn turnover to deliver the most value for our farmer owners and continually build on our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.The opportunityAs a result of significant growth and interest in our business in recent years, a new role has been created within the UK Communications team. Arla Foods is recruiting for aHead of Media Relationsin the UK who will build robust media relationships with key UK news channels and industry media in order to develop, promote and protect our reputation and brand recognition amongst both our corporate and consumer stakeholders.As the Head ofMedia Relationsyou will:Drive Arla’s reputation and build awareness through best-in-class media relations and clear, strategic communication in external mediaOversee and handle all contact between Arla UK and all mediaCoordinate with the PR Manager concerning proactive and reactive media campaign work and press office activityProactively advise and support Arla UK’s organisation on reputational impact of ongoing and potential activities and decisions within the businessDevelop and drive external communication strategy to ensure that Arla UK’s messages are clear and distinct in all its external media channels including onlineDeliver tangible results according to agreed KPI’s (top stories, key mentions, press cuttings, reputation score etc.)Coordinate with Arla’s team of press officers in other markets and play an active role to support Arla Group’s overall media agenda

To be considered for the role of Head of Media Relations you must have:Excellent media crisis management skillsProven project management skills and ability to maintain overview of multiple projectsOutstanding and proactive communicator both written and orallyExperience of handling complexityUnderstanding of navigating a complex corporate structure, with local, regional, national and crucially, international stakeholdersGreat team player and networker that shares and connects intuitivelyDemonstrate a cooperative spiritPlanning and structured approach while being creativeTo applyTo apply for the position of Head of Media Relations with Arla Foods please forward a copy of your CV to Arla Food’s search and recruitment partner, Ellwood Atfield. To do this please click on the apply button. Please quote reference TE-1703-4588 in your application.

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