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Arla Foods Ltd

Communications Specialist, Arla Foods - Leeds

Leeds On-site 2-5 yrs exp
Communications strategyInternal communicationsMedia relationsPublic affairsCorporate reputation

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a confident communications professional with experience in managing integrated campaigns across multiple channels. Strong writing, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this fast-paced, matrix organization.

Job Description

Are you a creative communications all-rounder with a passion for engaging colleagues, shaping completing stories and strengthening corporate reputation?

 

Arla Foods is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our UK Communications team on a permanent, full-time basis. Primarily focused on the UK market, you will support key communication priorities across Arla and lead the delivery and planning of UK internal communications while partnering closely with global colleagues to align activity and share best practice.

 

How you will make an impact

As Communications Specialist, you will develop and deliver integrated, 360° communications that bring Arla’s corporate narrative to life, support business priorities and engage colleagues. You’ll lead colleague communications in the UK, contribute to the wider communications agenda and play a key role in embedding Feed life across the business.

 

Key responsibilities include

  • Plan and deliver integrated communications campaigns across internal communications, media relations, public affairs, farmer-owner communications and corporate reputation activity, supporting issues management, corporate announcements and strategic projects.
  • Lead the delivery of UK colleague communications and employee engagement activity, including Town Halls, Share the News, leadership communications and colleague campaigns, while leading selected global delivery projects. 
  • Create compelling multimedia content across articles, video, podcasts, presentations, social media and leadership communications, translating complex topics into clear and engaging stories and using Microsoft Copilot and other AI-enabled tools to enhance content creation. 
  • Lead the integration of Feed Life and champion consistent use of Arla's Corporate Visual Identity and communications standards through storytelling, campaigns and leader communications. 
  • Partner with senior stakeholders, agency partners and colleagues across UK, ASC and Global teams to provide communications advice, support leaders, maintain consistent messaging, drive alignment and share best practice.

 

What will make you successful

To be successful in this role, you will be a confident communications professional with experience developing and delivering integrated communications across multiple channels and audiences. You’ll combine strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the creativity and practical capability to produce engaging multimedia content.

 

You’ll be comfortable advising senior stakeholders, shaping clear narratives and managing communications in a fast-paced, matrix organisation. Strong collaboration, judgement and attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to balance UK priorities with global alignment.

 

Success in the role will be reflected in informed and engaged colleagues, confidently supported leaders, consistent and visible use of Feed Life, and high-quality communications that strengthen Arla’s reputation and support business performance and culture.

 

What do we offer?

We’re committed to supporting your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits.

 

Would you like to join us?

Please apply directly or contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner, for more information. The closing date for applications is the 21st September 2026 and only CV’s sent directly via the link will be considered.

 

Shape the Future of Dairy 

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about. 

 
 
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Skills

Communications strategyInternal communicationsMedia relationsPublic affairsCorporate reputationMultimedia content creationStorytellingStakeholder managementCopywritingEditingVideo productionPodcast productionSocial media managementMicrosoft CopilotAI-enabled toolsCrisis management