Senior Internal Communications Officer

A great opportunity has arisen for the Senior Internal Communications Officer for the youth related charity in order to lead internal communications to all staff on a range of issues relevant to staff action, engagement and understating. Making use of all relevant existing communication platforms and developing a strategy to support and aid delivery to enable the charity and the brands it represents to achieve its objectives through the delivery of quality internal communications that enhance understanding and engagement with the charity.
Senior Internal Communications Officer will support the Operations team, and area offices, and the Volunteer Support team in communicating effectively with volunteers at all levels on a range of subject matter that is relevant and appropriate to said volunteer.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Devising and implementing communications plans and campaigns and using insights to measure their impact
Writing and editing using plain English to produce accessible copy for multiple channels and audiences.
Project management specific projects and comms for specific audiences
Use video, blogging, live-streamed discussions and other non-traditional media to promote cultural change and engagement
Promote the charity brands and values (and the brands therein) to internal stakeholders
Refine and develop the internal communications strategy and action plan;
Work with key stakeholders to develop content for the organisation's intranet and leading its management and delivery
Create informative, relevant copy for internal and volunteer audiences in print, web-based media and presentations;
Work with CEO to produce the monthly CEO newsletter;
Provide expert advice and strategic plans which respond to internal and volunteer information needs in times of change or need for rapid communications;
Continually measure, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal and volunteer communication strategies, and the efficiency of tools and vehicles;
Regularly review existing internal and volunteer communications content;
Work with the comms team to ensure external and internal communication is connected where appropriate;
In order to apply you should have the following skills and experience:
Significant experience in similar role
Sound knowledge of internal communications function including digital and social media
Excellent written and verbal skills with good attention to detail
Ability to cope under pressure in a busy communications office environment, prioritise work and meet deadlines;
Ability to think creatively to identify promotional opportunities and then put these into action;
Good interpersonal and communications skills including the ability to communicate with staff, volunteers and the public, including the press and film crews;