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The Internal Communications Manager supports us to create an informed, engaged and aligned team which, in turn, enables business performance and a positive workplace culture. The role leads on the planning and delivery of clear, timely and compelling communications that support River Island’s business goals, including the management of our broadcast channels.
Job Responsibility:
Build a strong understanding of the business’ strategy, audiences and ways of working to identify communications opportunities and create clear, compelling communications
Develop communication campaigns and plans aligned to business strategy, delivered to time and budget, meeting defined objectives
Produce quality written and visual content for a range of channels, adhering to River Island’s style guidelines
Use formal and informal measurement to review communications against defined objectives and improve future communications
Build strong stakeholder relationships with people across the business, including executives and senior directors, supporting them to define communication requirements and provide sound internal communications advice
Regularly visit stores and other workplaces to maintain understanding of the business, develop people-centred content and learn about communication challenges and preferences
Manage the day-to-day delivery of internal communications channels, including the intranet and streamed events, ensuring they are accessible, user-friendly and effective
Develop and maintain governance guidelines and processes for the intranet, ensuring page owners are trained and maintaining up-to-date content to drive user engagement
Use measurement to review channels and drive continuous improvement
Develop and maintain the communications calendar to enable planning and alignment
Tender for and manage external suppliers of creative and technical services
Identify and re-purpose internal content for use in recruitment channels
Make recommendations for and lead ad hoc projects aimed at improving the Internal Communications’ service offering
Work collaboratively with other teams to develop and deliver joined-up internal and external communications
Requirements:
Experience developing and delivering internal communications to an operational workforce across multiple locations
Experience producing content for a variety of mediums (e.g. intranet articles, townhall scripts, printed materials)
Experience managing communication channels, including digital platforms
Experience advising and influencing senior leaders on communication approaches, including aligning messages and channels to difference audiences
Ability to successfully build and manage stakeholder relationships
Strong written communications, verbal communications and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working in a changing environment and/or with ambiguity
Comfortable working independently, including visiting other workplace locations to generate content
Good organisational, planning and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Nice to have:
Experience using new and innovative communication channels
Experience creating and editing videos
Experience using graphic design software and tools (e.g. Canva)
Experience of supporting cultural or organisational change through internal communications
Experience of employer brand communications
What we offer:
Generous 50% staff discount
On-site bargain staff shop
Discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions through the Retail Trust
Free onsite gym
Subsidised restaurant & café
Various social events
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment support
Flexible working
Payday and summer early finish Fridays
Give as you earn scheme
‘Giver Island’ day each year with matched funding
Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications
Succession plan for progression
Generous bonus scheme
Private pension plan
Option to opt in for healthcare through AXA
25 days paid holiday exclusive of Bank Holidays
Option to purchase additional holiday twice a year