Internal Communications Advisor
- Recruiter
- Wincanton
- Location
- Chippenham
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 24 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 15 Aug 2017
- Sectors
- Marketing, PR & Advertising
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This is an exciting opportunity to join the communications team of a leading 3rd party logistics company. You'll be part of a busy, hard-working team for a fast-growing business.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active individual to support our internal communications work. You will be organised, motivated and have a demonstrable interest internal communications. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to think creatively in developing content and innovative ways for delivery.
Working with the Internal Communications team, you will be supporting with the delivery and implementation of our strategy in an innovative and engaging format to inform, support and encourage our employees to be curious about our business, get involved in discussions, and ultimately, drive engagement and improve performance levels.
You will support in driving the internal communication agenda, evaluating and championing new and effective ways to communicate internally through multiple communication channels. Writing, editing and producing content group wide.
This is a varied role which will allow you to develop your skills in a busy and dynamic department.
Responsibilities include:
- Explore, evaluate and champion new, effective, ways to communicate internally
- Generate quality content across multiple channels with the production of communication collateral including newsletters/magazines, presentations, meetings, RSS feeds, video blogs, social media feeds, briefings, bulletins and case studies
- Support in developing and maintaining communications channels for employees; draft and/or edit messages as required, providing context, clarity, consistency and appropriate tone, and create linkages to the company's strategic priorities.
- Help build Wincanton's reputation through identifying our best success stories, supporting award entries and representing the company externally
- Actively scanning the external market for appropriate engagement best practice and innovation to bring into Wincanton
- Co-ordinate internal communication activities, including senior manager programme (site visits, listening groups etc), announcements, cascades and initiatives
- Collecting timely data to support business initiatives through focus groups, surveys, town halls, one-on-one interviews, and other methodology; evaluates and applies the data to support decisions
Person specification
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Excellent writing skills - able to write in concise, error-free English
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills - able to articulate clearly verbally and in writing to a variety of people at all levels
- Good attention to detail
- Conversant in, and enthusiastic about, using social media platforms
- Demonstrated interest in digital media
- Motivated, pro-active, well-organised, reliable and willing to work flexibly
- Experience of internal communications is desirable but not essential
- Able to interpret and produce information creatively and on the right level and relevance for the audience
About Us:
Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is "to make our customers business's better, every day."
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary. Benefits include access to a company pension scheme with employer contributions and other optional schemes you may wish to join. These are just some of the reasons which make Wincanton a great place to work!
If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active individual to support our internal communications work. You will be organised, motivated and have a demonstrable interest internal communications. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to think creatively in developing content and innovative ways for delivery.
Working with the Internal Communications team, you will be supporting with the delivery and implementation of our strategy in an innovative and engaging format to inform, support and encourage our employees to be curious about our business, get involved in discussions, and ultimately, drive engagement and improve performance levels.
You will support in driving the internal communication agenda, evaluating and championing new and effective ways to communicate internally through multiple communication channels. Writing, editing and producing content group wide.
This is a varied role which will allow you to develop your skills in a busy and dynamic department.
Responsibilities include:
- Explore, evaluate and champion new, effective, ways to communicate internally
- Generate quality content across multiple channels with the production of communication collateral including newsletters/magazines, presentations, meetings, RSS feeds, video blogs, social media feeds, briefings, bulletins and case studies
- Support in developing and maintaining communications channels for employees; draft and/or edit messages as required, providing context, clarity, consistency and appropriate tone, and create linkages to the company's strategic priorities.
- Help build Wincanton's reputation through identifying our best success stories, supporting award entries and representing the company externally
- Actively scanning the external market for appropriate engagement best practice and innovation to bring into Wincanton
- Co-ordinate internal communication activities, including senior manager programme (site visits, listening groups etc), announcements, cascades and initiatives
- Collecting timely data to support business initiatives through focus groups, surveys, town halls, one-on-one interviews, and other methodology; evaluates and applies the data to support decisions
Person specification
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Excellent writing skills - able to write in concise, error-free English
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills - able to articulate clearly verbally and in writing to a variety of people at all levels
- Good attention to detail
- Conversant in, and enthusiastic about, using social media platforms
- Demonstrated interest in digital media
- Motivated, pro-active, well-organised, reliable and willing to work flexibly
- Experience of internal communications is desirable but not essential
- Able to interpret and produce information creatively and on the right level and relevance for the audience
About Us:
Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is "to make our customers business's better, every day."
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary. Benefits include access to a company pension scheme with employer contributions and other optional schemes you may wish to join. These are just some of the reasons which make Wincanton a great place to work!
If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you.