Internal Comms Executive - Content and Channels

Job Description

Internal Communications Executive

Location Commutable distance to Winchester

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Total Package  

• Up to £40k base salary
• 6% pension contribution
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
• Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture
  
  

The role

• Working closely with the Digital Communications Manager
• Manage, maintain, and develop internal corporate channels including maintaining accurate distribution lists e.g. SharePoint intranet and microsites, e-newsletters, Teams live events.
• Own and drive content planning across our suite of internal corporate channels, leading weekly editorial meetings and supporting ‘air traffic control’ via the communications calendar so that audiences are not overwhelmed by multiple messages.
• Establish and implement guidelines, policies, and best practices for each channel to protect the colleague experience and the integrity of our communications, and to ensure consistency and compliance, supporting internal stakeholders with training and resources as required so that they can self-serve where appropriate.
• Curate, create and distribute content, using creativity to translate complex information into engaging, effective communication, including video and podcast production, PowerPoint presentations and digital/visual communication tools and assets, ensuring compliance with brand guidelines.
• Lead the measurement of each channel, creating a regular cycle of review and evaluation, proposing improvements, and working with the wider communications team to implement strategies to measure impact of campaigns and share insights with business stakeholders.
• Proactively monitor and engage with emerging technology and communication tools to innovate and augment our suite of communication channels for the future.
• Manage relationships with 3 rd party suppliers as required (e.g. iStock, Campaign Monitor, creative agencies etc).
• Work closely with other parts of Arqiva where appropriate to ensure consistency of message and compliance with security and IT policies. For example, working with IT to integrate and deploy upgrades and Marketing on brand guidelines.
• Support business continuity/crisis situations with content creation and distribution as required.
  

The person

• Blend of project management with strong interpersonal skills – organised and proactive with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively and confidently with peers and stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Relates tasks to plan and can not only deliver own accountabilities, but proactively manage project team / stakeholders where input is required against agreed deadlines.
• Can build internal communications plans that include a range of ideas and practical solutions. Understands the different channels and their primary purpose and can recommend accordingly.
• Creative, with a technical and digital mindset. Experience with the Microsoft product suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), including Sharepoint intranet is a necessity and working knowledge of Viva Engage is desirable.
• Can demonstrate visual creativity for a range of platforms / situations. Experience with video production and using the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro and Photoshop, or equivalent, is desirable.
• Has a solid understanding of how to measure the impact of internal communications.
• Meticulous approach to proofing and editing content with excellent attention to detail to ensure communication is delivered error-free.
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Takes an audience-centric approach to content development and communication into the business, ensuring alignment and volumes are managed effectively.
• Curious and innovative.
  
  

Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.   

Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us. 

Your wellbeing…. Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work. 

Our focus for 2024 is to Win, Grow, Go Faster – find out more, contact us and apply!