Internal Communication Officer
Isle of Man
Temporary
Our client seeks an Internal Communications Executive to assist their team on a temporary contract.
Role Profile: To lead and deliver effective internal communications across the organisation, ensuring employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with strategic priorities. The role will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and collaborate across departments to maintain transparency and consistency in messaging.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development and implement an internal communications strategy that supports organisational goals and fosters employee engagement
- Deliver a proactive regular and ongoing schedule of impactful and engaging internal communications
- Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of consistent and accurate messages to influence colleagues
- Manage and optimise internal communication platforms to ensure timely and effective dissemination of information
- Liaise with senior members of staff and departmental leads to coordinate messaging and provide professional advice on communication issues
- Support the development and execution of internal campaigns that promote organisational values, culture, and key initiatives
- Ensure employees receive timely and transparent updates during organisational changes or rises, maintaining trust and clarity
- Monitor effectiveness of internal communications and provide insights to improve engagement and alignment
- Provide horizon scanning on emerging internal communications issues relevant to policies and prepare appropriate advice / actions
- Contribute to cross-department initiatives, as assigned; building strong working relationships with other departments and external agencies and to ensure the successful delivery of key events or projects
- Think creatively to develop new ways of reaching and influencing stakeholders
- Assist in strategic, cross- communications, with particular emphasis on ensuring departmental co-ordination.
- Play a role in supporting other officers to have a greater understanding of communication requirements and to promote effective performance and personal progression.
Key Skills and Experience:
- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English
- Diploma or degree in public relations, corporate communications, journalism or similar discipline - Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development with membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. Institute of Internal Communication / Chartered Institute for Public Relations etc.)
- Relevant experience in media or corporate communications environment
- Experience in researching, developing and delivering internal communication strategies, plans and campaigns
- Experience delivering an engaging and impactful programme of internal communication to increase employee engagement through multiple face to face and digital channels
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to understand and translate complex issues into clear messages
- Excellent interpersonal skills reflecting an ability to work/interact with contacts of all levels in an appropriate manner
- Able to use initiative, manage time and organise and prioritise workloads
- Competent in a wide range of IT programmes and applications, particularly the Microsoft suite of programmes
- Experience managing and populating intranets, particularly Microsoft SharePoint sites and / or similar platforms such as Microsoft Viva Engage
- Thorough knowledge of best practice in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
Your specialist: Mark Burman
Quote job ref: 16179
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