Communications Lead

Job Description

Communications Lead Fixed Term Contract until end of 2026

Full Time Hybrid

Derby

In this role you will have the exciting opportunity to lead the development of the change communications strategy and approach for our Procurement and Supply Chain function. Responsible for delivering impactful communications with consistency and clarity reporting to the Director Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation and Excellence.

Why join Rolls-Royce

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce youll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength and all perspectives experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Key Accountabilities

• Leading the development and delivery of change and communications plans ensuring aligned messaging

• Deliver all key elements of the internal change communications strategy

• Crafting communication plans and messaging sentiment

• Drafting key artifacts and curating content

Key Experiences and Qualifications

• Background and extensive experience of leading significant change management communications projects and programmes

• Expert in the use of internal communications change management tools channels and processes

• Experience of managing complex projects across large scale organisations

• Experienced in influencing multiple stakeholders at all levels and adept at resolving issues

• Strong understanding of the use of digital tools to deliver internal communications and to understand the internal employee environment and sentiment

• Strategic thinker

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave

• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust

• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce

• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury

• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future together. Buy one share get one free!

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing competitive resilient and growing company. Join us and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued diverse perspectives fuel innovation and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

This job is advertised at the grades shown and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Grade: Management Level B

For more information please contact: Alison Connaughton

As part of our selection process candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

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