Engagement Specialist – People Team Leicester Full-time Permanent £36,000 SF Recruitment is partnering with a well-established manufacturing business to appoint an Engagement Specialist. This role will lead colleague engagement, internal communications, and charity and social activities across the site. It is a hands-on, people-centred position, placing you at the heart of how we connect with our teams, celebrate achievements, and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture. Key Responsibilities: Manage the site's engagement calendar and communications plan, driving energy and structure across company-wide events, recognition schemes, newsletters, social media content, and leadership updates. Plan and deliver site-wide events such as long service awards, celebration days, leadership briefings, and seasonal activities. Oversee internal communications, including weekly team briefs, newsletters, noticeboards, and LinkedIn content. Lead charity, wellbeing, and social initiatives, collaborating closely with a site committee to support local community projects. Manage and enhance communication channels to ensure clear and engaging messaging reaches a diverse workforce. Support business and project communications, including launches, updates, and key change initiatives. Drive employee recognition and staff survey activities to boost engagement and participation. Act as a culture champion, embedding company values through consistent messaging and targeted initiatives. What We Are Looking For: Proven experience in internal communications (essential). Strong planning and organisational skills, with event coordination experience highly advantageous. Confident and clear writing style, with the ability to adapt tone for varied audiences and platforms. Creative and practical mindset, able to turn ideas into action. Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. Experience using diverse communication channels, including social media, email, newsletters, and digital platforms. Understanding of how to engage a diverse and hard-to-reach workforce. Why Join Us: You will join a people-first, family-oriented business where culture, communication, and community truly matter. This role offers the opportunity to shape how colleagues experience working here – from their first day to long-service milestones. A competitive package including: Enhanced pension scheme Private healthcare options Employee discounts Annual pay reviews Profit-related pay Ongoing development and training opportunities Please apply now with your updated CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.