Communications Assistant Cranfield, England
Job description
Communications Assistant – IP
NTCE Communications
We are seeking a Communications Assistant to be based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE), Cranfield to support all communications activity on site.
From cascading the daily notices to staff (through email, our online portal and our internal comms app) to managing the ambient media across the site (plasmas, posters, atrium displays), to organizing all employee meetings - the role is crucial to managing our internal communications channels and ensuring all employees are kept up to date with key company information and news.
The role will also assist the NTCE Communications Section Manager in their daily tasks, helping to develop and activate both external and internal communications focused around two critical storytelling areas for Nissan in Europe: Technology and Quality.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Managing and maintaining the existing internal communications channels and evaluating opportunities to develop and enhance the mix
Ensuring the proactive and consistent distribution of news and/or information to the business through the internal communications channels
Working cross-functionally with the different departments within R&D and other functions on site to proactively hunt and identify stories to be shared internally and potentially externally
Support local deployment of regional brand activations and communications activities including core partnerships as well as external news stories, customising them for an internal audience
Undertaking key administrative and operational tasks including but not limited to:
Creation and maintenance of a communications calendar detailing internal and external communications opportunities
Supporting the management of the communications team budget
Minuting and facilitating relevant meetings
Background, Experience and Skills
Someone with a natural ‘go getter’ proactive attitude
Ability to integrate, interact and work within a small team
Experience with events and working with multiple stakeholders
Strong written skills and a confidence to undertake interviews (with NTCE/NE staff, for internal stories)
Experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint to a confident capacity. Other software experience such as Adobe Photoshop and Prezi is desirable but not essential
Self-motivated and an acceptance to work in a high paced, ever changing environment
Natural communicator – someone who feels comfortable interacting with new people and fostering relationships
Good time and workload management skills
Attention to detail and a focus on improvement and positive challenge and change
Someone who is ultimately willing to make the job their own and make the very most of their year
Working at Nissan Technical Centre Europe
Based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DB
Flexible working
Occasional travel
Half day Fridays!
Free on-site parking when you are on site
Paid overtime at 1.5x hourly rate (subject to agreement with the line manager)
On-site gym
Subsidised canteen
Plus other employee benefits
Salary starting at £20,757
All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Cranfield Bedfordshire United Kingdom
