Sysco GB is hiring a Senior Communications Manager, Europe

Sysco GB is hiring a Senior Communications Manager, Europe to shape and implement an integrated communications strategy across our European operations. This role is pivotal in aligning regional activities with Sysco’s global communications framework, ensuring consistent, accessible, and engaging messaging both internally and externally.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• 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 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt communication style for different audiences.

Nice to Have

• Experience within the foodservice, retail or FMCG industry.
• Experience managing agencies / external vendors.
• Fluency in additional European languages.

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Global Communications team and report to the Director of Communications.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary.
• 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 within Fresh Direct and the wider Sysco group.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role based in Europe.

At Sysco GB everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it. We actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities.