Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Location - High Wycombe

Duration - 6 Months

Brief

Communications Manager needed for a multinational Pharmaceutical organisation based in High Wycombe who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Communications Manager to develop and implement an Internal Engagement strategy which aligns our people behind our company vision and mission, instils purpose and commitment and inspires employees to innovate, be competitive and exceed expectations.

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Communications Manager will include:

• Develop and implement the Internal Engagement strategy.
• Become recognised as the Communications/PA lead for all matters related to Internal Communication & Engagement.
• Responsible for the overall coordination and content development for large-scale internal engagement events.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating internal email and digital communication platforms and tools
• Provide communications planning and delivery to support: local and enterprise-wide change programmes, corporate initiatives, and wider cross-sector communications
• Communications lead for annual employee survey and engagement plan (with HR).
• Evaluate EMEA engagement programmes for best fit with UK business needs and tailor and implement where appropriate.
• Develop, manage and measure traditional and digital communications channels to drive effective two-way communications and engagement, in close alignment with lead for Corporate Communications.
• Responsible for leading on Managing Director and Management Committee communication with employees.
• Provide regular status updates to Director, Communications & Public Affairs.
• Support development of Comms/PA updates to Management Committee.
• Benchmark activity with appropriate metrics and evaluate success on a quarterly basis or as appropriate
• Manage local internal communications and engagement budget.
• Work closely with a range of suppliers.

What experience you need to be the successful Communications Manager:

• Degree level or equivalent communications qualification would be desirable, but not essential
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels in the business
• Ability to identify and mitigate reputational risk in relation to communications activity
• Experience of working in the pharmaceutical / healthcare sector desirable.
• Strong technical competencies relevant to Internal Engagement
• Experience of managing large-scale internal events
• Familiarity or experience working in large, complex corporate environments
• Ability to translate complex scientific data into communications materials
• Knowledge of new models of internal communication including digital and strategic engagement.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and tact when dealing with confidential/sensitive information
• Experience in benchmarking results and setting appropriate evaluation metrics.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Communications Manager to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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