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A member of the Corporate Communications team, working alongside Head of Communications and the ESG Communications Manager to ensure that corporate and ESG communications, both internally and externally, are on brand and align with the business strategy for the year.
Job Description
At Parkdean Resorts we are passionate about communication. Our aim is to ensure that everyone clearly understands the bigger picture and how they fit in, making them feel valued, listened to and an important part of the business.
If you want to be part of a team that’s breaking company boundaries, then keep reading.
Our new Corporate Communications Executive will be working as a member of the Communications Team, based at the Central Support office in Gosforth. Reporting into the Head of Communications, you will be responsible for producing compelling and positive content, both internally to our 9,000 people, and externally through our corporate channels.
Communication to our people is something that we are continually striving to improve, but we don’t just want to do that, we want to create and deliver sector-leading communications that reflects our business, people and ambitions.
This is the perfect opportunity for communications and/or marketing professionals who want to break boundaries, create exciting content that will motivate a number of different key audiences.
Main responsibilities:
- Working at pace to deliver clear, impactful, and engaging communications to the business.
- Produce, update, and circulate a strategic communications content calendar for the year ahead.
- Oversee communications activity on internal platforms, e.g. Workplace by Meta, monitoring daily to drive engagement and grow activity.
- Assist in video and photography shoots – including testimonials, vlogs, photography for news and media, and corporate event footage.
- Be proficient in working with external design agencies to create engaging digital and printed content – including videos, infographics, reports, presentation decks, event assets and promotional materials of different styles based on requirements.
- Track, analyse and report on success, whilst learning along the way.
- Drafting press releases, reactive media comments, briefing notes.
- Writing, proofreading, and editing copy.
- Process team admin such as expenses, invoices, POs etc.
- Event planning, venue and talent booking for any corporate events – liaising with external stakeholders.
- Conduct research into topics to assist campaigns.
- Submit well-structured drafts to senior team members within deadlines.
Key skills and experience required:
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, prioritising tasks as required.
- Exceptional relationship management and communication skills.
- Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills, with style adaptable to suit different channels and audiences.
- A high level of creativity.
- A genuine interest in communications and confidence to deal with a variety of stakeholders across various locations.
- A passion for ESG including sustainability and charity work.
- Have the confidence to build strong productive working relationships with people at all levels of our business.
- Strong copy writing and proofing skills, with excellent attention to detail at all times.
- Strong technical / computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, Word.
- Strong organisational skills, ability to multitask and work on multiple projects simultaneously whilst meeting deadlines.
- Team player with positive attitude and a creative approach.
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience.
- Experience working on Workplace by Meta is desirable, but not essential.
- Ability to travel around the UK if required.
- Full, clean, driving licence.
So, why Parkdean Resorts?
Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the security that comes with being a part of the UK’s largest holiday park operator, we can offer:
- Up to 50% off holidays with us
- 25% off holidays for friends & family
- 30% off park activities, food & drink
- Clear career pathways for those looking to progress
Are we the right fit for you?
At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance. We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, challenging and inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re the people people, Parkdean people - we’re family, ensuring holiday happy is never far away.
Care | we care about our guests, our people, and our communities.
Pace | we make great things happen, making the most of every minute.
Difference | we celebrate difference and encourage each other to be ourselves.
Belonging | we’re family, offering a home away from home where people feel safe.
Value | we value all.
PDR is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Adults at Risk. Background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.
We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests, please contact the team at [email protected]