Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bI\'m delighted to be working with a brilliant organisation within the travel and transport industry! They\'re looking to take on a new Internal Communications and Engagement Manager who will be instrumental to the strategic vision of company communications, and will act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team. This is a really exciting role for someone who has experience creating internal comms plans, enjoys working autonomously, and is also able to write compelling copy.

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The Role:

Develop and deliver a communications strategy for which supports the delivery of the business plan and other key strategic aims

Acts as a business partner, developing an in depth understanding of priorities, building relationships with key figures.

Translate the business strategy and work with the leaders to develop a communication plan which enable colleagues to understand how their contribution supports the achievement of wider business goals

Work with the senior leadership team to provide the tools, frameworks and advice to create a regular drumbeat of communications e.g. all colleague briefings, Teams Lives, Coffee with \xe2\x80\xa6., leadership events and Team Briefings

Work with key stakeholders to develop communications campaigns to assist leadership in achieving its strategic objectives

Qualify the impact of all interventions using appropriate evaluation methods, in line with our organisational processes, driving clear Return on Investment

Ensures consistency with Group and external messaging through close alignment with the Chief of Staff function

Produces creative content for a variety of internal marketing and communication channels

Ensure all graphic designs comply with the established brand by briefing creative agencies and work closely with them

Develop, co-ordinate and provide advice on the deployment of the employee survey tool and work with stakeholders to deliver action plans to increase overall engagement

Work with business leaders and the people team to track and report the impact of activity aimed at increasing engagement

Upskill line managers to own and to deliver their own communication and engagement plan and activities

Lead group wide communications and/or engagement initiatives on behalf of the wider team

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Key skills required:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of and proven track record in communication methodologies

Takes initiative and works under own direction

Strong communications experience, specifically including employee engagement

Experience in successfully influencing and managing stakeholder relationships at senior levels and across functions

Experience in the successful management and delivery of complex change programmes

Highly-motivated, creative individual with strong project management skills

Demonstrates a strong passion for engagement and keeping up-to-date with the latest thinking

Confident and comfortable liaising with stakeholders across the business, including members of the senior team

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If this is an opportunity that you\'re interested then I want to hear from you! Please submit your CV today\xe2\x80\xa6

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Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.

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VMAGROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, digital and marketing communities.

Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, digital marketing and agency services.

We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications and marketing industry, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.

In the UK, VMAGROUP has offices in London and Manchester and in Europe, VMAGROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.

VMAGROUP is committed to equal opportunities and is a Diversity Pledged Recruiter.

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VMA Group