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Communications & Engagement Advisor – Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. As our team in Stonehouse continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome a talented Communications & Engagement Advisor to join us.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our internal communications, playing a key part in delivering and shaping our Communications & Engagement strategy. Acting as the main point of contact for day-to-day communications activity, you’ll help create engaging, high-quality content and deliver initiatives that connect our people, keep them informed, and strengthen our internal culture.
Guided by insights and feedback, you’ll have the opportunity to introduce fresh ideas, launch new engagement activities, and continually evolve the way we communicate across the business. This hybrid role is based at our Stonehouse office in Gloucestershire, with flexibility to work from the office two days per week (Monday and Thursday).
What’s in it for you as a Communications & Engagement Advisor?
Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.
* 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
* Discretionary bonus
* EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
* Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
* Up to 7% employer pension contribution
* Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
* Refer a friend incentive
* Wagestream
* Employee assistance programme
* Hybrid Working
* Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
* Private medical insurance*
* Company sick pay*
*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*
Your responsibilities as a Communications & Engagement Advisor:
* Strategic Communications Delivery – You'll play a key role in supporting the Senior Communications & Engagement Manager to deliver and evolve our Communications & Engagement strategy across the Last Mile Group, ensuring our people stay informed and connected.
* Content Creation & Channel Management – You’ll create and deliver engaging content that brings to life our people stories, business updates, and key initiatives. Managing internal platforms like SharePoint and ContactMonkey, you’ll ensure content is visually engaging, easy to access, and resonates with colleagues across all areas of the business.
* Insight-Driven Improvements – By monitoring engagement metrics and employee feedback, you’ll help identify new opportunities, tackle challenges, and continuously improve the way we communicate and engage with our teams.
* Collaborative Working – You’ll work closely with colleagues across HR, IT, Operations and Marketing, building strong relationships to support shared objectives. You’ll also coordinate regular stakeholder check-ins to ensure communication activities remain on track and impactful.
* Project Ownership & Innovation – You’ll take the lead on exciting new communication and engagement projects, bringing fresh ideas and ensuring successful delivery. Your work will help shape how we connect with our people and continuously improve the employee experience.
* Content Planning & Calendar Management – You’ll develop and oversee the internal communications calendar and content plan, generating creative ideas and coordinating the execution of internal initiatives and external activities such as awareness days and press releases.
Experience / Knowledge:
* 2–3 years of experience in communications, PR, marketing or in a related field role.
* Confident and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
* Excellent writing skills, with a strong ability to distil complex information into clear, engaging messages.
* Proven track record of effectively engaging target audiences.
* Experience in the construction or utilities sectors is desirable but not essential
Qualifications
* A relevant degree or professional qualification is desirable (e.g. IoIC, CIM, or equivalent).
Interview dates
Interviews will take place at our Stonehouse Office during the weeks commencing 4th July and 28th July. If you're shortlisted, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable time.
Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Communications & Engagement Advisor? Apply now!
We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
About us:
Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.
We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the ‘last mile’ of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks.
Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater.
Working through our operating companies UKPS (in South of England and Wales), Energetics (in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we offer a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.
For further enquiries contact – recruitment@lastmile-group.com or visit our website www.lastmile-group.com
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
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Full-time
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Other
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Utilities
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