Internal communications manager
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Job Description
Req ID : 1775332
Internal Communications and Engagement Manager
Hours:09:00 17:00 Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Department:Business Development & Marketing
Location:Liverpool or Manchester or Leeds-A hybrid working arrangement with 1-2 days in any UK office location
We are keen for individuals who already have prior experience managing an internal communications function in a professional services environment.
Our client is a leading and award-winning international commercial law firm with offices in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Leeds, Piraeus, Singapore, Monaco and Hong Kong. With more than840 people including175 partnersand legal directors, the firm delivers advice and strategic guidance spanning the full legal spectrum, from non-contentious advisory and transactional work, to all forms of commercial litigation.
They act as a trusted adviser to a wide portfolio of clients across a wide range of specialist sectors: from transport and logistics and international trade, through to retail, insurance, marine, health, education, manufacturing, public sector and banking and financial services.
Due to the growing team we are now actively looking for a Costs Draftsperson to join them.
Role overview
What s in it for you
This role provides the opportunity to join one of the fastest growing teams in the business who understand that incentives go far beyond a good salary, so we have created a comprehensive benefits package tailoredaround our people.
Here are some examples of what we offer:
What s on offer for you
Here are some examples of what s on offer for you via their benefits:
- 25 days annual leave
- Birthday privilege day
- Christmas shutdown
- Holiday buy and sell and carry over scheme
- Charity volunteering days
- Smart working
- Private medical insurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Health cash plan
- Maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, special leave
- Life assurance
- Annual travel season ticket loan
- Dress for your day
- Training opportunities
Introduction to the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your marketing career working within the Business Development and Marketing(BD&M) department.
The Communications team is responsible for all internal and external communications, including PR, social media, internalcommunications and campaigns. This role has greater emphasis on internal communications, ensuring that all colleaguesare up to date with the firm s latest news, projects, initiatives, goals and strategies. You will work closely with other teamsaround the firm to drive engagement.
Introduction to the team
You will be part of the BD&M team and will report directly to the Head of Communications. Although the focus of this roleis on internal communications, all members of the wider BD&M team are expected to support the work of the widerbusiness development plans and other parts of the firm as needed.
Key responsibilities:
- Day-to-day management of the internal communications function, overseeing all internal communications globally, ensuring theyare effective, on brand and aligned to our values
- Work with HR to develop an engagement project plan and lead on its rollout
- Work with Central Services colleagues to create communications plans for internal change initiatives eg process and systemchanges
- Undertake (research, plan and execute) improvement projects to make the firm s internal communications more effective,engaging and visually appealing
- Seek out news and content from the wider business and produce engaging communications to raise awareness of the firm sservices, encouraging cross-referral and collaboration amongst colleagues
- Manage the internal communications calendar, keep up-to-date and deliver key communications in line with dates specified
- Develop content for digital signage screens based on the strategic objectives of the business
- Write, build and send weekly e-newsletter and other ad hoc email communications as requested by colleagues
- Write and send firmwide messages for Teams communications channel
- Draft communications on behalf of the Executive team and other colleagues
- Organise and collate content for internal roadshows
- Manage the delivery of the internal communication element of marketing campaigns
- Work with the intranet team to update the intranet with the latest news and updates
- Develop all channels email, digital signage, Teams, intranet in line with strategic objectives of the business
- Manage the internal communication team s mailbox
- Manage the firm s anonymous online suggestion box, drafting responses for approval and posting
What we are looking for
Essential:
- Previous experience working within a marketing/communications department
- Strong written communication skills
- Good experience in a copywriting/marketing environment
- Creative, with the ability to produce visually appealing and interesting communications
- Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with internal stakeholders at all levels
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Flexibility in approach and a willingness to work outside normal office hours, if required
- Knowledge of internal communications channels, software, tools and applications
- Demonstrate and show understanding of the importance of internal communications and engagement in acorporate business
Desirable:
- Experience working within the internal communications function of a global business
Mission who we are and our approach
We act as trusted advisors to our clients, providing commercial solutions in their specialist markets for their strategic
success.
20:20 Vision where we want to be
We want to grow a sustainable and profitable business, with a positive and inspiring culture, which places us as a top 40 law firm.
People Strategy
To create a firm we are proud of and a culture that reflects our values to deliver our ambitions of growth
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
To foster an environment of fairness, equality and respect for all regardless of age, gender, gender identity, professional skills or status, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, nationality, religion or belief and to create an inclusive culture that is representative of all sections of society.
Partnerships
We work withStonewallas part of our commitment to being an LGBT friendly employer, to ensure all policies are gender inclusive and we are up to date on language and terminology. We link in with local Pride events and wear rainbow lanyards to show support to the LGBT legal community.
We work with theSocial Mobility Foundationto offer work experience placements in October each year for students from low socio-economic backgrounds. We deliver a formal mentoring programme with associates and trainees mentoring students from the Social Mobility Foundation. We continually review our recruitment processes to ensure fairness and inclusion for all roles.
We are members ofWorking Familiesand work with them to ensure our policies and practices are family friendly as well as commercially viable. Working Families worked with us to develop our updated Smart Working guidelines which promotes a healthy work life balance by encouraging all employees to have a flexible approach to work in a way that is beneficial to them and to their work.
Values
Trust:We understand that trust is fundamental to how we do business, it empowers our colleagues, builds loyalty and inspires creativity.
Respect:We will maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity so that we foster a climate of mutual trust and confidence amongst our colleagues.
Innovation:We will embrace change, utilise our technologies and modernise our approach to business and people management.
Collaboration:We will work together and integrate across teams and in doing so share our expertise and knowledge for the benefit of the firm and our clients.
Disability Support
We will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best. Please contact the Huntsman Group Recruitment Team and tell us what adjustments you need to submit an application for a vacancy, or if you require reasonable adjustment should you be invited to interview.
All successful candidates will be subject to our standard pre-employment screening, including a basic criminal record check via Disclosure and Barring Service.Any offer of employment made is conditional upon completion of all checks.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Trust- Innovation- Collaboration- Respect
Next Steps
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Job Type: Permanent
Internal Communications and Engagement Manager
Employment Type
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