Job Overview
We’re looking for a resourceful and strategic Internal Communications Specialist to take a leading role in developing and delivering engaging communications across the business.
Working closely with the Head of Corporate Affairs and colleagues at all levels, you’ll help ensure our people are informed, connected and engaged with our organisation’s priorities, projects and goals. You’ll act as a trusted communications advisor, helping teams embed effective communication into their day-to-day activities while developing content and channels that strengthen employee engagement.
This is a varied and hands-on role offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, champion our brand internally and make a real impact on how we communicate with and engage our people.
Duties
- Deliver, evaluate and evolve our internal communications plan.
- Manage and develop the company’s internal communications channels and activities, including staff meetings, organisation-wide newsletter and our intranet.
- Act as a business partner to a range of departments, including but not limited to, HR, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement Health & Safety, IT and Support Services.
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team to align messaging and develop campaigns that communicate the company’s strategy, purpose and values.
- Advise and work closely with senior leaders and managers on internal and corporate communications
- Develop and implement internal and external-facing campaigns that relate to corporate activities, including areas such as recruitment, learning and development, wellbeing, quality, health and safety, and sustainability
- Develop and nurture relationships across teams to source information and effectively implement communication initiatives
- Embed consistency and develop understanding and alignment with our brand identity and messaging across internal teams
- Develop and manage feedback and insights-led approaches to understanding and improving employee communications and report on activity.
- Support a culture of cross-organisational working and contribute to the overall objectives of the communications team
- Champion inclusivity and accessibility across our channels and content.
Skills & Experience
- Significant relevant experience in an internal or corporate communications role.
- A proven track record managing and developing internal communications channels, activities and campaigns.
- Strong verbal communication skills and the confidence and emotional intelligence to influence and engage with a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent writing skills and an ability to develop considered messaging
- The knowledge and experience to navigate reputational and sensitive issues with care and clarity.
- Experience working across teams to promote consistency in internal communications best practices and brand alignment
- A track record of developing feedback and insights-led approaches to internal communications.
- Confident using the full Microsoft Office package and other IT software and relevant digital platforms eg Sharepoint.
If you are a proactive individual who has the drive and emotional intelligence to forge connections across the organisation and take our internal communications strategy to the next level, this could be the career move for you.
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
