Internal Communications Manager

Internal Communications Manager

VANRATH has partnered with a global leading sustainable packaging company, who are passionate and proud of the work they do, their brand and excellent reputation, to hire an Internal Communications Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Communications professional who is early in their career, has a hands-on approach to the work they do, agile and flexible, and most importantly passionate about the work they do.

If this sounds like you, get in touch with me directly for a more detail job description and an insider track into this amazing company/ opportunity!

The Role:

We are looking for a hands-on, do-it-yourself individual contributor who can take on Internal Communication across 9 European countries, collaborating with "Communication Champions", Group Communications and a European HR team for employer branding. You will report to the HR Director, based in Germany.
You are hands-on with the ability to design presentations and graphics, write announcements and newsletters, and edit videos at a basic level.

If you describe yourself as a passionate communications professional, proactive, creative, and self-motivated person, ready to take responsibilities for going extra mile and driving high standards for overall internal communication, then you should check out our job scope below!

Responsibilities:

• Support all functions across the business unit with appropriate communications material
• Responsible for coordinating all internal communication content and means, including support in the writing, proof reading and internal dissemination of internal announcements
• Responsible for the content and ongoing development of the intranet
• Coordinate and manage internal requirements for branded materials as required, including flags brochures, flyers, posters, etc. idea, text and image management, lead of agency
• Photos, videos, animations: lead design agencies and photographers to support internal communications projects
• Responsible for maintaining the stakeholder group internally
• Maintain a country-based communication champion network
• Manage translation requirements in parallel with local teams
• Support all sites in the internal sharing of local success stories, news relating to innovation, and sustainability. Coordinate any such stories with Marketing and Communications in external sharing and publication
• Coordination of all internal communication of internal events, news, updates, people changes in order to be transparent as an employer and support employee engagement
• Create an internal event calendar
• Coordinate internal stakeholder-specific and overarching events / meetings
• Writing internal management - specific communication (townhall speech / pp)

The Ideal Person:

• University degree in Journalism, Marketing or Communications.
• Languages: High proficiency in English (written and verbal); another language advantageous.
• 2-5 years' experience in internal communications
• Experience of achieving and being successful against agreed KPIs
• Must be a confident communicator and presenter
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design skills are essential
• Must possess excellent organisational and planning skills
• Superior project management and time management skills
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach
• Innovative and pro-active

What's in it for you:

• Highly attractive salary
• Highly attractive bonus
• Private medical insurance and check ups
• Wider benefits package
• Supporting environment where you will develop yourself professionally and personally

For further insight into this vacancy and fantastic company please apply via the link below or contact Marty Caskey in the strictest confidence.