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Internal Communications Officer (Projects)

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Jun 22, 2018

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Sector
Pharmaceutical, Sales
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
University and College
Jobseeker Type
Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')

Job Details

The role of Internal Communications Officer (Projects) is a new post which will report to the Deputy Director of Communications but will work closely with colleagues from across the University involved in leading major institutional projects, employee engagement activities and internal communications.The post-holder will also co-ordinate internal communications activities for the 300 staff within the External Relations Directorate (who are located in multiple sites in Birmingham as well as in Dubai).

You will have experience in a communications or marketing role, particularly with a remit for internal communications in a large and complex organisation, and havea demonstrable background in successfully building relationships with people at all levels – including Board Level.

You will have experience of copywriting, proofreading, and editing publications and copy for a range of channels including print, online and social media. You will have the ability to understand complicated information and communicate it in a clear and concise way. You will be required to use your judgement in solving problems as well as considering new ways of communicating with internal audiences. You must have excellent communication skills and be able to confidently deal with a wide range of internal stakeholders, some of whom will be high profile individuals or teams.

  • Significant experience in a communications or marketing role.
  • A proven track record as an exceptional administrator with significant copywriting, proofreading and editing skills.
  • Meticulous degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
  • Knowledge of emerging social media trends and experience of utilising these channels within a communications or marketing role.
  • Self-motivated, well organised and able to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders some of whom may be high profile individuals or teams.
  • Calm and focused under pressure.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Commitment to continuing professional development and training.
  • Willingness to learn and understand the direction/vision of the University and how this may impact events.
  • Experience of working in a complex and sensitive environment.
  • Sense of professional integrity including ability to exercise discretion regarding the management and handling of highly sensitive information.
  • Experience of events administration/management.
  • Experience of internal communications.
  • Experience of updating/maintaining web pages.
  • Possession of a degree would be an advantage but is not essential.
  • To constantly exhibit values and behaviours consistent with the University and External Relations frameworks.
  • Knowledge of, and commitment to, the Higher Education sector, a strong belief in the importance of universities in society and an awareness of the issues that they face

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional communicator to join the team responsible for delivering an effective programme of Internal Communications and Employee Engagement activities for the University’s 7,500 staff.

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