Job Description

About The Role
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER - Permanent Opportunity
DIVISION: Central
LOCATION: Hillsborough, NI
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Internal Communications Officer to join our growing Head Office team. Working with the wider team the successful candidate will assist in delivering compelling campaigns that motivate, inform and champion staff across all levels and regions of the business.
Through creative copy, video, podcasts, social media and photography, you will play an integral part in delivering integrated communication campaigns to build connections between teams and celebrate our inclusive company culture.
A relevant qualification in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business Studies or similar, is essential for this role, as is a 'can-do' collaborative mindset. We welcome strong communicators who are able to 'think outside the box', have a positive attitude and a flare for creative storytelling.
Experience in a similar environment would be beneficial, as would exposure to desktop publishing software such as Canva, InDesign or Photoshop, but not essential.
Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting the Marketing and Communications team in delivering and coordinating the GRAHAM internal comms strategy
• Ensuring organisational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and internal stakeholders
• Planning and coordinating content for a variety of internal communications mediums, including;

- The GRAHAM Intranet - The Hub
- In-person and virtual events
- Staff videos
- Posters
- Photography / Videography
- Animations
- Email marketing * Maintaining records of campaign engagement and collating insights, analytics and metrics

• Event management of internal GRAHAM events
• Analytics reporting to Group Head of Marketing and Communications
• Working closely with an in-house photographer and videographer to conceptualise and translate campaign ideas
• Using the Hub network to communicate with staff internally
• Drafting messages and / or scripts from the leadership team for presentation to employees in written, video and / or audio form
• Ensuring internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and for different departments of the organisation
• Responding to feedback from staff and adjusting communications content accordingly
• Working closely in tandem with the Marketing team to ensure messages are consistent with all external communication

Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business Studies or a similar discipline.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create engaging and compelling content across multiple formats (copy, video, podcasts, social media).
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, "can-do" mindset.
• Creative thinking and ability to "think outside the box" for innovative campaigns.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistency in messaging.

Personal Attributes

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for internal communications.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across regions.
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive company culture.

Desirable
Experience

• Exposure to the Construction industry
• Familiarity with analytics reporting and measuring engagement

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of intranet platforms and internal communication tools.
• Understanding of podcast production and video content creation.

Additional Attributes

• Ability to interpret feedback and adapt communication strategies accordingly.
• Awareness of best practices in internal communications and employee engagement.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Internal Communications Officer and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Our Commitment to you:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

• Email:
• Phone: 07384 916355

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

• Email:
• Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.
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