Internal Communications Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
West Bromwich Building Society
West Bromwich, West Midlands
£40,000-50,000 per year
Contract
Full-time
16 days ago
Internal Communications Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Hours: Full time - 35 hoursContract: 12 Month Fixed Term ContractLocation: Hybrid Working (Head Office, West Bromwich)The West Brom are looking to recruit an Internal Communications Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract, to join our Marketing team. The role holder will deliver communication activities for colleagues across the business, working with people of all levels to drive engagement both within functions and across the wider business.You will work to ensure all colleagues are engaged with and connected to the West Brom's purpose and strategy, and understand the role they play in delivering it. Working closely with all business areas, particularly our HR Division, our team builds understanding of and engagement with the West Brom's strategy, vision, culture and values through company-wide communication activities using the latest communication technologies and ideas.Key Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver an effective strategic transformation communications and events plan across the Society to ensure all colleagues understand our new vision and brand and are fully engaged throughout all transformation phases.
Seek innovative ways to communicate and drive engagement through multiple channels, which support the Society's cultural aims to drive agility, promote innovation, enhance leadership capability and taking a balanced risk approach to decision making.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and employee engagement, and support leaders in becoming effective communicators.
Lead on internal communications campaigns and activities through a range of communications channels.
Plan and deliver colleague engagement events, as well as key initiatives needed by HR such as diversity data, employer brand proposition and other business change initiatives
Design and implement measurement activities that allow us to make data-based decisions on future IC strategy and continuously improve the function.
Manage budgets associated with internal communication activities, partnering with the business to ensure value for money.
Work closely with the wider Marketing and Communications team to ensure internal and external messages are aligned, and adopt a flexible approach to support the team according to priorities.
Skills and Experience Required:
Previous experience in leading internal strategic transformation and change communications across an organisation
Demonstrable track record of curating and delivering internal change communications and events to ensure all colleagues understand, and are engaged, throughout the transformation programme
Excellent storytelling and copywriting skills which are engaging, impactful and memorable for the right reasons
The ability to build rapport and strong relationships with multiple key stakeholders and convey information clearly and succinctly to a diverse range of audiences across different locations
The ability to question and challenge constructively to ensure delivery of the right solutions for the business.
Event management experience to support the delivery of colleague communication events.
Ability to work under pressure and liaise confidently at all levels within the business. • Highly organised with excellent project management skills and capable of managing and prioritising multiple projects.
What's in it for you?We wholeheartedly believe that our people are our greatest asset, that's why in addition to your salary you will be rewarded with a wide range of other benefits:
Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + 8 bank holidays, (pro rata)
Pension scheme where we will augment your contribution by 0.6% (Up to 10.6%)
Social club membership - dozens of discounts available for a wide variety of family days out and events
Performance related pay scheme
Corporate health plan with the option to include family members
Discounted travel cards
Life assurance provided by the Society at 4 times your salary
When we say our people are the West Brom's biggest asset that doesn't mean just viewing them as employees. We also recognise they have a life outside work, one that has responsibilities and rewards which the Society respects and supports in ways that aim to bring the best out of them. We operate flexible/hybrid working at our Head Office, our Recruitment team will be happy to share further details of this with you if you are interested in applying for a role.Why choose the West Brom?At the West Brom we appreciate that our employees are unique individuals with differing needs depending on their specific circumstances and stages in life. When we say our people are the West Brom's biggest asset that doesn't mean just viewing them as employees. We are proud of our heritage and absolutely believe that the West Brom is a great place to work.The West Brom are a Disability Leader employer and encourage disabled applicants and applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We will consider requests to make adjustments to our recruitment process and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria. Should you require assistance please do not hesitate to email careers@westbrom.co.uk.Check out our careers page to find out more about our culture, values and benefits. https://www.westbrom.co.uk/careers. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, then you will find a home at the West Brom.Do it today and click apply!*Please note - We reserve the right to withdraw our adverts earlier than the original published expiry date, therefore if you are interested please submit your application as soon as possible*Head Office: 2 Providence Place West Bromwich B70 8AF. www.westbrom.co.uk The West Brom is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Register no. 104877. 'the West Brom' is a trading name of West Bromwich Building Society.
