Job description
About the role
Have a passion for storytelling and communications? Are you seeking a new challenge?
We have a fabulous opportunity at DS Smith for a motivated, energetic and experienced communicator to join us as Internal Communications Manager for our UK Packaging business. This is a fantastic role for the right candidate with a real opportunity to drive our internal communications agenda forward in a dynamic and fast paced business.
You will be the lead in developing and executing communications around activities, projects and campaigns designed to engage our workforce with key business initiatives, while also working in close co-operation with the UK Packaging Senior Leadership team to deliver high impact employee communications and leadership visibility across a range of business topics.
You will manage the development and delivery of the internal communications plan including calendar and content management through developing engaging and impactful communication assets, adopt a proactive approach to storytelling and an innovative approach to channels and formats to ensure you reach all members of our workforce.
This role requires excellent stakeholder management skills at all levels of the organisation with the ability to influence and enthuse those around you. Experience of sourcing, writing compelling content and deploying communication materials across multiple channels is the key to being successful in this role.
So, if you are detail-orientated, with strong project management skills and a flair for creativity then we might be looking for you!
About you
- Degree or equivalent in related field (Comms/Marketing/Journalism)
- Relevant experience working in a Comms/Journalism/PR role
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Passionate storyteller & Content creator
- Able to work independently while maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues around the business
- Pragmatic, detail-orientated & delivery focused
- Adaptable mindset to manage reactive issues as well as planned activities
- Confident, highly motivated and results orientated
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
Location: This is a home based role, with the need to travel to our site network across the UK
DS Smith
www.dssmith.com
London, United Kingdom
Miles Roberts
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Consumer Product Manufacturing
1940