Job Description

Graduate Placement Scheme \xe2\x80\x93 Internal Communications

• Scheme duration \xe2\x80\x93 12 months
• Handforth based, with opportunity to work from home.
• Salary and benefits - \xc2\xa322k rising to \xc2\xa326k at 6 months
• 28 days holidays, in addition to 8 days statutory leave, Birthday leave, paid charity day, \xc2\xa31000 personal development fund and other benefits

About Us \xe2\x80\x9cWe put pets first\xe2\x80\x9d is our number one value at Pets at Home. Every colleague has a part to play to ensure that we deliver on this value every day. Our love and understanding of pets led us to develop our long-term goal to improve the life of every pet in the UK. This covers not only the pets in our care, the pets of owners that use our products and services but also the pets that we can help through our charity work and through educating and advocating for change in society and the wider pet care and veterinary industry. We put pets first; it\xe2\x80\x99s not simply a statement, its\xe2\x80\x99 our driving principle. About your placement opportunity Our 12-month graduate placements in the Internal Communications team, aim to provide a dynamic and hands-on experience for recent graduates seeking to develop skills in internal communications, within a central support office environment. You will work as part of a team on a wide variety of campaigns and projects, developing your understanding and technical expertise daily as you work on some compelling brand work for either external or internal stakeholder groups. Your work could see you involved in campaigns for our clinical teams and vet practice owners, across our retail store network or in support of our wider group and support office teams. You will have immediate exposure to real assignments which will draw on your imagination and creativity as well as your ability to analyse data, create compelling messaging and present results. These experiences will help build your technical knowledge and overall industry expertise while you benefit from more structured learning interventions. You will have the chance to apply your theoretical knowledge, develop your skills and gain practical experience within a supportive and collaborative environment. This position is designed to give you hands-on exposure to various aspects of internal communications, helping you to kickstart your career in the field. An overview of some of the aspects of our Internal Communications placement programmes The primary focus will be on enhancing internal communication strategies to foster a cohesive and informed organisational culture. As such, your day-to-day work could include: Content Creation: Develop engaging and informative content for internal communications channels, including newsletters, intranet articles, and email updates. Employee Engagement Initiatives: Collaborate with the team to plan and execute initiatives that boost employee engagement, such as town hall meetings, employee recognition programs, and team-building activities. Digital Communication: Manage and update internal communication platforms, ensuring a user-friendly experience and keeping content current. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with different departments to gather information, share updates, and ensure alignment of messaging across the organisation. Measurement and Analysis: Utilise analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of internal communications strategies and recommend adjustments for continuous improvement. Crisis Communication Support: Assist in developing and implementing communication plans during critical situations, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination. About You \xe2\x80\x93 what we would like you to bring to our role and teams Qualifications, Skills, and Behaviours

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Communications, English, or a related field and with a keen interest in internal communications
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to network
• Adaptability and the ability to work on multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail
  • Good organisational and planning skills
• Creativity, writing, and design skills
• IT skills including social media and video editing
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills able to develop effective relationships with both the customer and colleagues
• A curious mind, an eagle eye and the courage to suggest areas of improvement, offering diversity in thought

Teamwork is a big part of life here at Pets at Home, so you must be someone who loves taking a collaborative approach and who can recognise and acknowledge the contribution of others. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also be able to motivate and inspire the people around you by bringing enthusiasm and positivity to everything you do. How we will support your development and success At Pets we have a strong \xe2\x80\x98grow our own\xe2\x80\x99 talent ethos. We are keen to support your development at every stage of your career. With our graduate programmes, we can offer a range of development tools to support you. An individual mentor will support you from day-one, right the way throughout your structured programme to provide guidance and coaching. You will also be able to benefit from a \xc2\xa31000 personal development fund which can be spent at one of our trusted training providers, to give you the flexibility to develop your skills in a way that is personal to you. Upon completion of the programme, you will be offered the opportunity to interview with us for a further position. With a wide range of career pathways available, underpinned by a strong learning culture, we can offer a dynamic and exciting career here at Pets. The Application Process Stage 1: Online application, including CV \xe2\x80\x93 Deadline for applications midnight 15.12.23 Stage 2: Online testing \xe2\x80\x93 week commencing 18.12.23 Stage 3: Assessment centre \xe2\x80\x93 Wednesday 3rd January, at our Handforth (Cheshire) Head Office Stage 4: Start Dates and on-boarding - Commencing 8th, 15th, or 29th January Pets just see people. They aren\xe2\x80\x99t biased and they don\xe2\x80\x99t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don\xe2\x80\x99t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!