Communications Manager London, England
Job description
Age UK is here for older people when they need us most. Our incredible people make that happen. Could you use your experience to help take our internal communications and employee engagement to the next level?
Age UK’s impactful Communications Team are excited to be recruiting for a Communications Manager. In this post you will develop and oversee communication channels and plans which are aligned to our strategic objectives, and which ensure our colleagues feel supported, informed, included, and involved in all aspects of Age UK’s work.
You’ll collaborate with the Internal Communications team, and other colleagues across Age UK to develop inspiring content so we can best support people across Age UK and the Age UK network and help them in their work to improve the lives of older people.
Working closely with the Head of Internal Communications, you will be part of a team leading on a group communications strategy which helps to make Age UK a great place to work and the Age UK network a great network to be a part of.
Age UK has a hybrid working policy, a blend of both home and office working and the linked office for this role currently is London.
However, please note, we can also offer this opportunity as Hybrid/Blackpool or Hybrid/Ashburton, Devon. The salary banding for the role in those locations is £39,900 - £45,150 per annum.
Must haves:
- Demonstrable experience in a similar communications role.
- Outstanding writing skills with the ability to turn complex material into succinct, accurate and engaging copy with a strong understanding of audience.
- An eagle eye with strong attention to detail and excellent proof-reading skills.
- Strong story telling skills.
- Adept at strategic and critical thinking, always keeping sight of the bigger picture.
- A credible networker with strong inter-personal skills, able to build trusted relationships at all levels.
- Strong diplomacy, influencing and coaching abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, changing environment, and proven organisational skills.
- Current knowledge of a broad range of communication tools, including a good understanding of email marketing and content management platforms and demonstrable experience of using them to deliver internal communication plans.
- Experience of using and managing intranet content management systems.
- Have the confidence to share ideas with colleagues both in person and online.
Great to haves:
- Experience of developing launching and overseeing intranet systems, with a strong focus on audience and engaging and up-to-date content.
- Strong working knowledge of using Sharepoint/ MS Teams for internal communications and employee engagement.
- Experience of using online and offline tools and products for increasing employee engagement (e.g. LinkedIn, Yammer, printed collateral etc)
- Experience of developing corporate communications products, including annual reporting.
- Experience of using video editing and graphic design software.
- Project management experience with the ability to balance multiple priorities and stakeholders and use initiative, influencing skills and inter-personal skills to take forward projects.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP.
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Heka Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
- You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
