Role is based in the UK; ideally attached to the London, Derby, or Bristol office. From time to time, travel within the UK may be required
Full time role – 37.5 hrs per week (requests for flexible working will be considered)
Start date – ASAP (subject to candidate availability)
Salary – competitive salary on offer; dependent on experience, location, and hours. Standard remuneration package
Internal communication has the power to drive organisational consistency, strategic alignment and employee performance in a fast-paced working environment.
We are looking for a collaborative team player to join our worldwide network of communication professionals and marketing experts. Someone to play a key role in our Centre of Excellence’s global capabilities, ecosystem and processes, and an active role in the life of our organisation.
If you provide strategic communication advice to business functions and leaders, are willing to try new approaches and care for your team members, you may have just found your next challenge!
AtkinsRéalis is looking to recruit a Senior Advisor, Internal Communications, to support the growth of our business and create a better future for our planet.
As an internal communications advisor, you will be an integral part of our regional team. You will have the opportunity to work and be a part of a transformative, collaborative and energetic environment and support your peers in the delivery of integrated communications that are aligned with our global business objectives.
You will report to the Senior Manager, Internal Communications, and support key stakeholders across all aspects of internal communications.
Why join AtkinsRéalis?
At AtkinsRéalis, we think and work differently. With offices around the world, we connect people, technology and data to shape the future of our industry and the world around us.
People are at the heart of our business which delivers world-leading engineering solutions that shape how we live our lives. Our teams have a broad and deep wealth of expertise in everything from consultancy, design & engineering, and programme management to highly specific, sought-after skills such as building information management and engineering for net zero carbon.
Our people are passionate about helping to create a better future for our planet – and they get the job done.
It’s exciting. Come and be part of it.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Degree educated or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline would be preferred, but is not essential
- Professional qualification from a relevant discipline would be preferred, but is not essential
Essential Criteria:
- Experience in internal communications and/or employee engagement, ideally gained within a large matrix organisations
- Evidence of delivering internal communication strategies, campaigns and plans which achieve desired business outcomes
- Demonstratable understanding and application of measurement and best practice in internal communication planning and execution
- Working directly with Leadership as an internal audience, building and executing leadership communication plans, while working with as stakeholders
- Highly organised and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, with demonstratable ability to think strategically and effectively plan content across multiple channels
- Excellent writing skills and ability to convey complex topics in simple language to multiple audiences
- Experience in sourcing and creating content for a range of online and offline channels
- Confident to advise others (including senior stakeholders) on internal communications best practice
- Able to build effective working relationships and influence people
- High energy, with the drive and enthusiasm to make things happen
- Self-motivated and able to take ownership of projects with limited direction
- Able to work effectively with ambiguity and manage stakeholders during periods of change
Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge of the markets/industries that the organisation operates in
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively as part of a global team of internal and external communicators and marketeers working on both regional and global projects where required
- Advise stakeholders on internal communications best practice and work with business stakeholders to develop, deliver and measure internal communications strategies, campaigns and plans
- Develop strong relationships that enable you to fully understand the strategies, challenges and contexts of the stakeholders you support in order to effectively deliver relevant and targeted messages
- Manage day-to-day internal communications output, including the creation of news and the delivery of multi-channel strategies and campaigns
- Source and create content for a variety of online and offline channels, and develop and manage new channels as required
- Organise and manage internal events
- Support business change activity
- Devise effective measure and reporting mechanisms and contribute to regular reporting on functional as well as tactical performance
- Ensure that practices, procedures, methodologies and tools are used effectively so that the objectives set out in the business plan are attained
The Individual:
The successful candidate will be a motivated, creative, collaborative team player who is willing to try new approaches to achieve results. The role will be well suited for someone who can get up to speed quickly, bring people together and establish positive working relationships, and develop as well as deliver internal communications strategies on a variety of topics with different degrees of complexity.
Meeting your needs:
When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward", a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.
Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.
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Training:
Atkins is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
More about us:
AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world. We ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join.
Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects.
Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
