Job Description

Role: Internal Communications Executive Basic Salary: Up to \xc2\xa326,000 Benefits: 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Free Parking Location: Hybrid \xe2\x80\x93 Work from home with occasional travel to Head Office in Bromsgrove We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Internal Comms Exec to join our growing team. Polaris is one of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s leading children\xe2\x80\x99s services providers with services covering independent fostering and adoption, residential services, education, leaving care and a range of bespoke children\xe2\x80\x99s services contracts. We\xe2\x80\x99re on the hunt for an Internal Communications Executive to assist in delivering effective communications and engaging campaigns across our community. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work closely with the Internal Communications Manager to plan, publish and maintain content covering a variety of topics. You will also assist in managing our internal communications platform, The Exchange. Liaising with our community\xe2\x80\x99s Exchange Champions, you will encourage high-quality, self-generated content that meets the organisational objectives and standards. As part of the Marketing team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work closely with colleagues to develop and deliver a wide range of creative assets across the community. Finally, you will assist the Internal Communications Manager to deliver a number of large scale, internal events such as \xe2\x80\x98The Big Sing Off\xe2\x80\x99 and our annual \xe2\x80\x98Senior Leadership Conference\xe2\x80\x99. This is a brand-new role so we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone that will be able to grab hold of the job, shape it and put their stamp on it. Could that be you? We\xe2\x80\x99re big on getting the work/life balance right and a number of the marketing team already work remotely. We\xe2\x80\x99re open to this role being remote too, however, occasional travel to our Bromsgrove office may be required. Role Details The Internal Comms Exec will work closely with the Internal Comms Manager to establish and maintain effective communications from the business to our colleagues and foster families. You will communicate with our people through a variety of channels and assist in managing our internal comms platform, The Exchange. The Internal Comms Exec will also support the Internal Comms Manager, and other internal stakeholders to deliver a range of in-person and online events. You also will assist in developing a comprehensive communications strategy and help to drive the Internal Comms function forward. You will report directly to the Internal Communications Manager but will have support form the whole of the Marketing team.
The chosen candidate will have the following:

• Minimum of 1 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working in a marketing or communications environment
• GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent in Maths and English
• An excellent level of written and verbal English
• Excellent attention to detail and proof-reading skills
• Experience in producing campaign performance reports
• Creative skills for contributing new and innovative ideas

Organisational skills of Marketing & Recruitment Officer

• Strong organisational skills and communication skills a must.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Capacity to prioritise and work on multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and flexibly
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and resourceful with a \xe2\x80\x98can-do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude

If you would like to find out a little more about this role or if you have any questions, please get in touch with Lisa.Guest@Polariscommunity.co.uk or Luke.Ferris@Polariscommunity.co.uk The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris. Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.