Overview
We are recruiting a passionate External Communications Officer to join our team. The role is part of the External Corporate Affairs function, responsible for all aspects of external communications, from corporate, financial and issues management to the corporate website and growing social media channels. 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
Responsibilities
* Create static (written and visual) and video content and publish via Kingfisher’s digital communications channels, including the company website, LinkedIn and TikTok.
* Work collaboratively with different parts of the business to uncover stories and align them to the overall strategy.
* Maintain a rolling communications activity calendar that produces a regular drumbeat of news and announcements.
* Support the team in communication projects such as campaigns, website developments, social media content, media events, speeches, crisis work and financial results.
* Support the development of the social media strategy.
* Support the creation and development of the annual report.
* Own and manage LinkedIn paid media – including budget, audiences and identifying new opportunities.
* Own and manage the corporate website, agency partnership and continual development.
* Produce quarterly media evaluation and digital listening reports in conjunction with agency providers.
* Process the department’s invoices for payment and maintain an accurate budget tracker.
* Arrange internal, agency and communications network meetings and maintain records of actions.
* Support media relations colleagues on media engagement and wider Corporate Affairs objectives.
Qualifications
* Experience in a corporate and/or consumer communications role gained either at an agency or in‑house.
* Experience ideally includes corporate reputation and online/digital communications, with exposure to other functions.
* Experience creating written and multimedia communications with an adaptable style for relevant audiences – e.g., vlogs, podcasts, website content, social media posts, videos, press releases, blogs.
* Website editing and filming experience.
* Experience working with Adobe InDesign and video editing software.
* A collaborative approach to working with others, fostering good relationships with peers and senior management.
* Good time‑management and ability to work on multiple projects.
* Attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
How We Work
We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating – approximately 60% of your time will involve in‑person collaboration.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our customers come from all walks of life – and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.
Benefits
* Private Health Care – up to family level cover with AXA.
* Kingfisher Pension Scheme – immediate eligibility through auto‑enrolment, contributing 8% to receive a max 14% match from the Company.
* 25 Days’ Holiday – per annum plus bank holidays.
* Staff Discount – 20% off B&Q and Screwfix after 3 months service.
* Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) – share ownership in a tax‑efficient way.
* Life Assurance – x4 salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS‑MP) or x1 salary if not active.
* Bonus – competitive scheme aligned to role.
* Kingfisher Share Save – option to buy shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period, offered annually, three months service required.
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