Internal Communications Officer

Job description

About the role

Are you an internal communications professional who knows how to turn complex information into compelling stories?

Join a collaborative Internal Communications team in a global top 10 ranking university and help deliver audience-led communications that keep our staff and students informed, engaged and connected.

From newsletters and leadership communications to events and digital content, you'll help bring important stories and priorities to life.

What you would be doing

You will help plan, deliver and evaluate impactful internal communications that engage our community of 8,000 staff and 23,000 students. Your role will involve creating compelling content, managing communication channels and supporting campaigns and events.

You will work with colleagues in the Internal Communications team and wider Communications Division, and collaborate with teams across the university to ensure key messages reach the right audiences at the right time.

What we are looking for

We're looking for an experienced communicator, content creator and relationship builder.

You will bring:

• Experience of delivering and evaluating internal communications and community engagement activity.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
• Experience of managing and crafting content for digital communication channels, such as newsletters, blogs, websites and internal messaging boards.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• A track record of building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

What we can offer you

This is a varied and rewarding role with significant scope to develop your skills, build your network and make a tangible impact across a world-leading institution.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on high-profile communications that support Imperial's strategic priorities and major institutional initiatives.
• Opportunities to broaden your skills across digital communications, content creation, employee engagement and strategic communications.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment committed to professional development and continuous learning.
• Access to Imperial's extensive training and development opportunities, helping you grow your career in communications.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a new role as part of investment in the Internal Communications team. We are also recruiting for a new Internal Communications Manager.

Led by the Head of Internal Communications, the team will be made up of four Internal Communications Managers and two Internal Communications Officers.

If you have any questions and/or would like an informal call about the role, please contact:

• Andrew Youngson, Internal Communications Manager (line manager for this role) - [email protected]
• Elizabeth Nixon, Head of Internal Communications - [email protected]