Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Internal Communications Expert for a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. You will play a crucial role in supporting global HR initiatives, helping to drive strategic communications across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Career & Development: Lead communication efforts for global learning initiatives, including leadership development and essential HR processes like skills and staffing.

Global Recognition Program: Create and manage communications for the rollout of a new recognition platform.

Employee Listening: Support key employee engagement activities, such as Great Place to Work, Q12, and Your Voice Matters surveys.

Performance & Rewards: Develop content that promotes engagement with performance reviews, rewards, and promotion periods.

HR Corporate Function Communications: Provide communications support during the transition of HR leadership roles.

Deliverables:

Develop and manage comprehensive communication plans.

Create and publish internal social media posts.

Draft internal newsletter messages for the daily newsletter email.

Oversee and review content with the writing team.

Design and edit internal presentation slides.

Write creative briefs for the internal brand team.

Analyze and report on data using Power BI and other tools.

About You:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or a related field.

Experience: 3-5 years in internal communications within a corporate or government environment, ideally in professional services.

Skills:

Strong editorial, written, and verbal communication skills (50%).

Project management and organizational abilities (30%).

Proficiency in data analysis and reporting (20%).

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams.

Expertise with communication tools (Microsoft Office, Teams, Viva Engage).

Tech Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Familiarity with collaboration tools like MS Teams and Viva Engage.

Experience or willingness to learn Power BI.

Some experience with CMS tools (SharePoint, WordPress).

This is an 12 months contract role inside IR35, hourly pay, based in Cambridge UK