International Media Operations Analyst

ALDI is rapidly expanding across the globe, from Austria to Australia, and here in the UK too. To accelerate this growth, we’re looking for dynamic and energetic media professionals to join our International Media team.Acting as a Centre of Excellence to support all ALDI countries, the International Media team is on a mission to lead the development of a world class media and advertising operation within the ever-changing grocery sector.The International Media Operations Analyst will support the wider International Media and International Retail Media teams with key activities relating to strategy development, project management, communications, stakeholder alignment, This is an exciting opportunity to shape the wider development of the International Media function at Aldi. We have amazing opportunities for passionate media professionals. If you would like to join our dynamic team, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role

Strategic Development & Planning 

• Support in the development of the International Media and Retail Media team’s strategy development 
• Liaise with business teams on the creation of strategic documentation 
• Own the submission of International Media and Retail Media OKRs and projects to the wider business strategy

Stakeholder & Relationship Management and Communications

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders, partners (agencies and consultants) and country SPOCs
• Own the operation of all international media communications  
• Create and coordinate engaging and insightful content to keep key stakeholders (countries, partners, senior leadership) regularly informed and updated
• Coordinate and prepare for key project and stakeholder meetings, including those with in market teams, leadership teams and cross functional teams (e.g. weekly steering calls, workshop, committee presentations, etc.)

Project and Program Management 

• Own and continually evolve the departmental approach to project planning, including project and backlog prioritisation, maintaining all tools and tracking activity 
• Own all project documentation, maintaining an up to date database of projects and milestones 
• Support the wider team with the tracking and reporting of project progress
• Own and coordinate the reporting of project progress to the senior leadership team 

Additional responsibilities

• Support in the coordination of and facilitate International Media onboarding activities for new starters
• Own the department’s P&L, maintaining tight control over costs and financial planning submissions 

About you

• Prior experience working in the media space, with a strong background and understanding of marketing and media
• Excellent at producing stakeholder communications (mainly in Powerpoint) 
• Prior project management experience 
• Experience of managing stakeholders 
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment 
• A systematic and analytical approach to problem solving 
• Exceptional communication skills and confident communicating with various stakeholders 
• Ability to create engaging and informative presentations 
• Experience working across markets internationally is a plus, but not essential 

What you will get in return

• £46,345 rising in increments to £50,870 in year 5.
• 5-day/40-hour week, working Monday-Friday, with an office on demand working model. Your office location will be in Camden
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Full training provided with ongoing personal development opportunities
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay after 2 years
• Long service rewards
• A variety of Aldi Perks including bike to work scheme, discounted gym passes, accommodation, travel, cinema and family day out tickets
• Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location.

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect

If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!