Internal Communications and Engagement Lead

We are a leading international law firm with an ambitious growth agenda and an exceptionally supportive friendly and dynamic culture.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join us as an Internal Communications and Engagement Lead based in our Belfast office. The role focuses on the overview development and delivery of the firms strategic internal communications and engagement programmes. These programmes are crucial in ensuring that our business culture and people are effectively communicated and embraced across the firm.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Business Development and Marketing and will be instrumental in engaging with initiatives designed to foster closer collaboration and information sharing among our internal stakeholders. The candidate will work closely with lawyers and Business Services teams across Fieldfishers international network making this a truly collaborative and impactful role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the development of internal communications and engagement programmes focused on:
  • the firms business strategy and its rollout across the network
  • people and inclusion strategy and its implementation across the firm
  • ESG programmes and the firms efforts to reduce environmental impact improve social responsibility and enhance corporate governance
  • employer brand campaigns and recruitment outcomes.
• Produce and coordinate content across the key strands of employer brand people strategy business strategy and ESG to meet the firms strategic objectives.
• Ensure all communications maintain the firms tone of voice and brand positioning.
• Play a key editorial role and supervise content development across a number of formats including newsletters intranet articles electronic slides and social media posts.
• Advise Business Services teams on their initiatives and programmes to ensure smooth adoption across the firm.
• Advise on content development and structure of creative assets needed for recruitment campaigns careers site and social media.
• Support our team of PR and communications colleagues in identifying employer brand inclusion and ESG initiatives that can be leveraged for media activities.
• Mentor junior team members and exercise quality control to our communications assets the desired quality standards.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in language/literature journalism business marketing law or related fields.
• At least five years of related experience gained in a similar role.
• Excellent writing skills are essential with strong copy/proofing skills and the ability to adapt to different styles and audiences.
• Experience in developing successful communications and content campaigns.
• Strong organisational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex issues comprehend and execute against strategic priorities and remain composed and focused in pressurised environments.
• Experience working with different media formats including the ability to package dynamic media content including video/broadcast.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to deliver and execute communication programmes that address business needs and produce tangible outcomes.
• Understanding of the corporate ESG and sustainability landscape including net zero strategies and climate transition plans.
• Good project manager and familiarity in managing and working with third parties and agencies.
• Motivated self-starter able to operate independently with a profound commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.

What We Offer:

• Inclusive & Supportive Environment: Were a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we dont believe in squashing peoples individuality. Our hybrid working model and open plan workspaces encourage a sense of camaraderie.
• Comprehensive and Flexible Benefits Package: Our offering includes private medical insurance health cash plan dental insurance life assurance critical illness insurance matched pension contributions up to 7% holiday trading plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits Fieldfisher for further information.
• Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
• Training and Development: Well give you bespoke support to develop your career with our people development and IT training teams.
• Social & Community Engagement: Participate in clubs networks inclusive events and charity initiatives.

Inclusion at Fieldfisher:

At Fieldfisher led by the social model of disability we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.

Should you have any accessibility requirements please contact a member of Fieldfishers recruitment team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

For accessibility information on our Belfast offices visit:Fieldfisher Belfast Hub Accessibility

Recruitment process:

• An online application form (completed by clicking the apply now button) and CV submission.
• 2030-minute introductory call with one of our experienced recruiters.
• The interview process varies depending on the role you apply for. However your recruitment contact will always let you know what to expect from the process so nothing should come as a surprise.
• For hybrid opportunities candidates will be invited to visit our offices and meet the team face-to-face.
• Our average process takes around 2-3 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you have any specific questions before this please contact us at.

Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

Fieldfisher is Times Top 20 Law Firm a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings and is repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution M&A and IP. Many of our lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals in their areas of specialism and we are top two-ranked in a number of our key practice areas.

Our network spans over 1800 people across 26 international offices in 12 countries.

We operate across our offices in Amsterdam Barcelona Beijing Belfast (2) Berlin Birmingham Bologna Brussels Dublin Dsseldorf Frankfurt Guangzhou Hamburg London Luxembourg Madrid Manchester Milan Munich Paris Rome Shanghai Turin Venice Vienna and Silicon Valley.

Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicants suitability to meet the requirements of the role.