Media and Communications Officer Birmingham, England
Job description
Job Role: Media and Communications Officer
Location: Hybrid - Birmingham (Can also be based in London or Leicester)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DoE)
Why do we want you?
About us
In this brand-new role, you will be responsible for managing our internal & external corporate communications, advising on publicity activities and serving as the company’s point of contact with the media.
You will need to have experience of creating and planning communication campaigns, and planning and writing content such as press releases, newsletters, website copy and online/offline publications.
Working closely with our Marketing teams across our portfolio you will be the custodian of our brand ensuring the plc and business unit content is aligned.
Working with our Talent & Engagement and wider People team, you will develop internal communication plans that motivate and engage our colleagues.
We always support colleagues to develop their skills but to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to tick most of these boxes...
We know it’s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role’s location by the start of their employment.
You will also need:
- A consistent record of producing compelling content across a range of contexts and audiences such as in the media, corporate communications or journalism, but we're happy to consider different fields too
- A record of using content management systems, social media, web analytics and digital marketing tools
- Advanced digital skills including the ability to use creative software that's relevant to this kind of role
- Substantial experience of managing diverse and multiple stakeholders, with different needs and expectations
- To be planning focused with attention to detail.
- To be able to write engaging content, and be creative.
- You have empathy for others, tailoring your content to their needs, and you are collaborative in your approach.
- Enthusiastic and committed to producing high impact comms
- A great communicator who inspires and influences others
- Results orientated with strong business acumen and attention to detail
- Highly organised and rational
- A team player who is good at collaborating but who is equally capable of working independently.
Our two divisions, Intelligence and Training, are underpinned by the work of experts in their field, including data and technology specialists and highly skilled practitioners who deliver our training and education solutions.
Our ambition is to have the best people work with us at Wilmington, delivering their best work because we care about them, include them and empower them. We will support you, develop you and recognise you.
Why join us?
Our work provides variety, development and the opportunity to be part of a committed community of over 700 colleagues in 8 countries worldwide. Our environment is encouraging, supportive, and committed to individual, business and team growth; one where people love to join and make an impact. We embrace new ideas and fresh thinking, we overcome challenges together, and we rely on each other to bring innovation to life. At Wilmington, we work hard to help each other grow and succeed.
What do we offer?
We offer a great core benefits package which includes performance related bonus, pension and life assurance. We also offer a flexible benefits package so you can tailor your benefits to suit you ie additional holiday purchase, healthcare, subsidised gym memberships, cycle to work schemes and discount vouchers.
We have a hybrid working framework that balances flexible working with providing the space for collaboration and learning from each other.
We care about the physical and mental health of all our colleagues. We provide an extensive range of wellbeing resources so that everyone feels supported, and has the best opportunity to do their best work.
The Legal Bit!
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Please note that this role may remain advertised until an offer of employment has been made.
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