Description
Communications Manager - Internal Communications - 6 months - London or Bristol
A top retail bank based in London and Bristol currently requires an Internal Communications Manager to join their change readiness department.
You will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, effective Communication service to the programme and will ensure that a detailed and robust communication plan is developed, managed and delivered in line with agreed timescales. Also, relationship management with Communication Partners in other divisions of the Bank will be a vital part of this role.
You may be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, effective Communication service to one or more projects or programmes.
Responsibilities of the Role
You will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, effective Communication service to one or more projects or programmes.
- Work with the project to understand, identify, plan and manage all communication deliverables that are required by the programme
- Develop integrated communication strategies that are aligned to the aims of the programme and the Groups strategic vision and purpose
- Lead internal communication Working Groups to agree and oversee the implementation of communication strategies across all impacted Business areas
- Provide Comms consultancy support where required
- Liaise with Press Office & any external 3rd parties at an industry level, taking and passing the required internal tests where necessary
- Provide content for key stakeholder/exec packs
- Manage stakeholders in the business and across Group to obtain buy-in and support for communications strategies and deliverables needed for the project
- Develop strategic narrative and articulate key messages to underpin programme requirements ensuring alignment to wider narrative and strategy
- Approve, edit and write content for a range of internal and external channels and media
- Develop and manage communications governance and sign-off processes
- Identify, escalate and mitigate emerging risks as appropriate to protect the reputation and interests of the programme
- Research and use best in class communication practices to develop communications strategies and share this knowledge to support the continued development of the Programme Comms workstream and Change Readiness Services.
- Manage the projects/programme comms budget, if required
- Co-ordinate and manage programme events, if required
Essential Skills and Experience
- Previous experience as a Communications Manager
- Be able to use problem solving skills to develop strategic solutions to communication challenges
- Strong and practical experience of delivering communications across large, complex projects at a senior level
- Working knowledge of working with senior leadership teams
- Excellent written and verbal Communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
Please note that, due to the high level of applications we receive, we are not able to provide individual responses. If you have not heard from us within 2 working days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Campion Willcocks is an equal opportunities employer. Services advertised by Campion Willcocks are those of an employment business.