Internal Communications Manager recruitment
My client is looking for a Senior Internal Communications individual with experience in large scale, global communications for a diverse internal audience
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement regional employee communications strategy for EMEA in conjunction with Global Employee Communications team.
- Working closely with the Vice-Chairman and regional executive management, develop a communications strategy to support the awareness and cascading of the 'International Strategy'
- Advising the EMEA business and support functions on internal communications activities and developing plans to support their specific communications goals
- Partnering with the employee engagement stakeholders (HR, Giving, Inclusion etc) to align plans
- Develop and execute a regional strategy for the intranet, including content, structure enhancements, social media options and optimising usage.
- On behalf of Global Employee Communications, coordinate the implementation of communications plans in the region with all country marketing managers
- Establishing processes, guidelines and toolkits to help management communicate within EMEA
- Undertake research (including employee focus groups) to regularly review the employee comms strategy and tactics
- Writing and editing announcements and stories about strategic direction, new programmes, corporate news and other relevant internal communications
- Actively participate in cross-channel marketing projects and ensure smooth delivery of internal communications parts of these plans
- In conjunction with local Events team, facilitate local town hall meetings
- Support local internal communications projects, including developing mass-distribution e-mail messages, talking points, communications templates for regional use and other employee communications deliverables as needed.
Qualifications
- A strong interest in learning about the company and the needs of its employees. Over time, must gain a solid understanding of the company's strategic objectives worldwide, culture, leadership, businesses, community outreach and regional endeavors.
- Ability to effectively develop and implement strategic communications by developing editorial plans and project schedules, combined with the ability to create solutions to needs that arise suddenly.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and general computer proficiency.
- Strong project management skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interface with colleagues from all disciplines, backgrounds and cultures to produce content that is interesting and relevant.
- Understanding of the distinctions and benefits of different communications channels-print, online, e-mail, 'town hall' meetings, face-to-face meetings, etc.-and ability to clearly articulate specific recommendations to leadership and internal clients.
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April 5, 2012
• Tags: Asset Management careers in the UK, Internal Communications Manager recruitment • Posted in: Financial