Job Description

London
Infrastructure
Full Time
Permanent
Overview of Firm
PKF is the 12th largest accountancy brand and the 12th largest audit practice in the UK. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally.
We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity. We are particularly well-known for working with complex clients with challenging issues in fast-moving and highly technical areas, such as the insurance industry, the global capital markets and the not for profit sector. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can simplify complexity and help them achieve their ambitions.
Introduction to the Division
Infrastructure
We are good at getting things done and our Infrastructure team applies this mentality to ensure we have the right tools, technology, strategies and services in place to deliver exceptional client service and future-proof our growing business.
We're looking for forward-thinking people to come on board and join us within Technical & Compliance, Finance, IT, Training, Human Resources, Business Development/Marketing, Legal, and Administration.
These teams play a key role in the success of the firm as they shape the way we operate. By joining one of these teams, you'll influence the future of PKF, while enjoying the support, training and opportunities you need to succeed both personally and professionally.
Responsibilities
PKF Littlejohn is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Brand and Communications team. This is a broad role, with a strong internal events focus, providing you with the opportunity to play a key role in delivering the firm's internal communications programme.
The successful candidate will also be at forefront of ensuring that we fulfil our commitments to inclusion and wellbeing, as well as our broader Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Event management
Develop, prepare and help to deliver firmwide internal communications events calendar
Liaise with third party suppliers (such as venues, caterers, guest speakers, photographers etc)
Produce content (verbal and graphical) to promote the events to Partners and staff
Manage the firm's event calendar, send invitations and track responses
Manage the events themselves - note that this will involve attending some evening/out of hours events on a rota basis
Measure the success of the events and suggest future improvements
Intranet
Manage and update the firm's intranet with regular fresh content (such as new articles, publications, events etc)
Support the project management of improvements and upgrades to the intranet, as required
Drive traffic to the intranet via internal channels such as Teams, Zoom Rooms screens, internal newsletters etc.
Alumni
Develop, prepare and help to deliver the firm's Alumni events calendar
Help produce our monthly Alumni newsletter
Manage our database of Alumni
Other activities
Input into the firm's internal communications strategy
Advise on best practice for internal communications, and identify and investigate opportunities for improving internal communications activities
Act as a sounding board for ideas around internal communications activities
Support ad hoc internal communications projects
Person Specification
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
You will have proven internal communications or events experience in a corporate environment as well as the following attributes:
A proactive approach and a drive to take responsibility
Professional curiosity, a willingness to embrace new thinking and a desire to constantly learn.
Strong organisational skills and have an eye for detail.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable with talking to internal stakeholders at all levels
An interest in inclusion, wellbeing and broader ESG initiatives
A desire to make a positive difference at the firm
The successful candidate will have developed proficiency in the following areas, ideally through a mix of on-the-job experience and formal training. They will show evidence of best practice in:
Event management
Writing for the web/intranet
Intranet content management systems (we use Sharepoint)
E-shot content management systems (we use Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Mailchimp)
Previous experience with document design and photo editing tools (such as Adobe Creative Suite) would be an advantage but is not essential.
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Benefits

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Life assurance
Permanent health insurance
Private medical
Hybrid / flexible working
Enhanced sick leave
Enhanced annual leave
Salary sacrifice options
Enhanced pension matching contributions
Season ticket loan
Sabbaticals
Secondments
Professional subscriptions
Dress down policy