Head of Employee Communication
- Recruiter
- BCT Resourcing
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Salary
- £65,000 - £80,000 per annum
- Posted
- 04 May 2016
- Closes
- 01 Jun 2016
- Ref
- 1263088
- Sectors
- Marketing, PR & Advertising
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Head of Employee Communication
Birmingham
£65000 - £80000 per annum + Bonus & Benefits
Client is a sector-leading global consumer business, are looking for an experienced Head of Employee Communications who will be responsible for the development and implementation of employee communications program for the business, in support of its strategic goals. This includes planning and implementing global communications campaigns in the UK for the global business.
Key Activities:
The Head of Employee Communications will:
* Develop and drive employee communications activities that support business goals and deliver business results
* Manage internal campaigns and news, including ensuring important business projects and information are communicated to all employees within the global business
* Create compelling content and messages using story-telling to engage employees about the progress and priorities of the global business, aligned to our purpose, strategies and values
* Source and provide relevant stories to feed the local, regional and global channels
* Arm people managers with briefings and materials that inform and mobilise employees
* Consider the external implications of implementing employee communications campaigns and projects and collaborate with media relations colleagues on external messages to mitigate risks
* Lead the employee communications team to ensure employee communications are aligned with regional and global strategies
* Monitor the overall quality of employee communications delivery within UK
* Develop strong relationships with key champions, advocates and colleagues to facilitate execution of communication plans
* Ensure execution to world-class standards and share knowledge and best practice
* Keep up-to-date with latest employee communications research, techniques and approaches, and network externally with peers
Required Knowledge & Experience:
The successful Head of Employee Communications will be an experienced communications professional possessing the following:
* A proven track record in developing, managing and implementing employee communication plans translating into solid and practical delivery programmes
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work confidently and effectively with senior executives
* A strong team player who can work collaboratively with peers and manage and deliver excellent performance from teams and individuals
* Excellent interpersonal, strategic planning and project management skills
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills
* Strong knowledge of communication trends and best practice
* Broad knowledge of financial services industry and global marketplace
* Experience in handling crisis communications
Birmingham
£65000 - £80000 per annum + Bonus & Benefits
Client is a sector-leading global consumer business, are looking for an experienced Head of Employee Communications who will be responsible for the development and implementation of employee communications program for the business, in support of its strategic goals. This includes planning and implementing global communications campaigns in the UK for the global business.
Key Activities:
The Head of Employee Communications will:
* Develop and drive employee communications activities that support business goals and deliver business results
* Manage internal campaigns and news, including ensuring important business projects and information are communicated to all employees within the global business
* Create compelling content and messages using story-telling to engage employees about the progress and priorities of the global business, aligned to our purpose, strategies and values
* Source and provide relevant stories to feed the local, regional and global channels
* Arm people managers with briefings and materials that inform and mobilise employees
* Consider the external implications of implementing employee communications campaigns and projects and collaborate with media relations colleagues on external messages to mitigate risks
* Lead the employee communications team to ensure employee communications are aligned with regional and global strategies
* Monitor the overall quality of employee communications delivery within UK
* Develop strong relationships with key champions, advocates and colleagues to facilitate execution of communication plans
* Ensure execution to world-class standards and share knowledge and best practice
* Keep up-to-date with latest employee communications research, techniques and approaches, and network externally with peers
Required Knowledge & Experience:
The successful Head of Employee Communications will be an experienced communications professional possessing the following:
* A proven track record in developing, managing and implementing employee communication plans translating into solid and practical delivery programmes
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work confidently and effectively with senior executives
* A strong team player who can work collaboratively with peers and manage and deliver excellent performance from teams and individuals
* Excellent interpersonal, strategic planning and project management skills
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills
* Strong knowledge of communication trends and best practice
* Broad knowledge of financial services industry and global marketplace
* Experience in handling crisis communications