Internal Communications Executive

The Vacancy

Wates Construction is currently looking for an Internal Communications Executive to join the team on an initial 6 month contract to take lead in creating internal communications that engage, inspire, and connect a range of different stakeholders using a variety of different channels.

The Internal Communications Executive provides support to the Head of Communications and Marketing, across all functional disciplines as needed (events, employee engagement, internal communications) to support the delivery of the business strategy. This includes, but is not limited to, copy writing, event management, digital design and channel management.

Stakeholder engagement is key to this role, you will be expected to hold a strong working relationship with key stakeholders including, Group Corporate Communications, the Communications and Marketing team in Construction and HR. Some external agency management may also be required.

As our Internal Communications Executive, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Leads on the creation of Construction’s internal communication and engagement campaigns, collaborating with key stakeholders, advising on the right mix of channels to maximise engagement and impact.
• Manages the development of the campaign strategy and plan and leads in the creation of engaging, well-crafted, and high quality written and creative content.
• Works with key stakeholders, maps out their strategic internal communications requirements and key messages and align them with Group messaging and processes.
• Works closely with Group Corporate Communications to ensure alignment, visibility and engagement in Group campaigns and shares/drives best-practice internal communications and engagement across the Wates Group.
• Support the Head of Communications and Marketing in the project management of both face to face and virtual events, as needed.
• Works with the Head of Communications and Marketing to manage the internal communications calendar, to ensure the internal communications and engagement campaigns are effectively planned.

This role demands a high level of communication skills and creativity. This person will need a high level of familiarity with a range of communication channels and approaches including digital platforms and events. We are also looking for someone who is able to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines as well as a good working knowledge of Office 365 and experience of SharePoint is an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & Profit Share
• Flexible working
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + your Birthday off + bank holidays and much more…
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.