FOOD ASSISTANT, Lifestyle - Future plc

Future plc is 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines.

They have ambitious plans to unlock new opportunities and they're looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.

About the job What You'll Be Doing...

Join a dynamic team as an enthusiastic team player, who feels right at home in a lively test kitchen.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collate captivating content and make a lasting impression on press contacts and colleagues while representing beloved brands and audiences.

As a vital part of the Lifestyle Content Hub, you'll be responsible for creating top-quality food content for renowned women's brands, including Woman&Home, Woman's Weekly, Woman, Woman's Own, and Chat.

As a linchpin in the specialist food editorial team, your support will be crucial in ensuring the smooth production of fresh and repurposed food and drink content for their brands.

You'll craft engaging, original content that perfectly resonates with Future brand audiences.

Additionally, you'll have the exciting responsibility of managing the bustling test kitchen and coordinating the recipe testing schedule.

Key Responsibilities...

Research and file food and drink content, as directed by the Food Editor/Group Food Director Work effectively and flexibly with the wider food team supporting colleagues as required Organise the recipe testing schedule and test kitchen diary and keep the kitchen organised and well-stocked Assist the food team to test and develop recipes, help with prep and act as food stylist assistant on photo shoots Keep across new food developments, trends, product launches - updating team planning tools as required Experience That Will Put You Ahead Of The Curve...

You are a passionate foodie and collaborator Practical problem solver with a can do attitude An engaging communicator who wants to translate their ideas into great copy Proven cookery skills Wealth of food and drink knowledge Organisational office skills and the ability to learn new systems and spreadsheets quickly What's In It For You...

The opportunity to learn and develop, whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues; a fantastic culture that cares about staff and wants everyone to succeed.

Varied roles mean you're not pigeonholed in to one finite area but get the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience.

Unlimited holiday because you are trusted to manage your workload and time but also a share in Future's success whereby every colleague is eligible to join the profit pool bonus scheme - if Future hits their performance targets all colleagues may receive a bonus.

The expected salary for this role is £27,500 for a 12 month contract This is a Hybrid role from the Winnersh Office, working three days from the office, two from home