Overview
This is a 12 Month fixed term contract.
We’reKingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama andKoctasto life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.
We are recruiting for a passionate External Communications Officer to join our team! This is an exciting role within theExternalCorporate Affairsfunction tohelp grow and protect Kingfisher’s reputation. TheExternal Commsteamis responsible forall aspects of Kingfisher’s external communications, from corporate, financial and issues management to the Kingfisher corporate website and its growing social media channels.
What’s the job?
* Create static (written and visual) and video content as well as publish via Kingfisher’s digital communications channels, such as the company’s website and social media channels (LinkedIn and TikTok).
* Work collaboratively withdifferent partsof the business to uncover interesting stories from across the business to share via media/ digital, aligning them to the overall strategy.
* Use the above tomaintaina 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, crisisworkand financial results, as necessary.
* Support on the development of the social media strategy
* Support on the creation and development of the annual report
* Own and manage LinkedIn paid media - including budget, audiences, as well asidentifyingnew opportunities of new types of ads
* Own and manage the corporate website,agencyand support continual development
* Produce quarterly media evaluation and digital listening reports in conjunction with agency providers
* Process the department’s invoices for payment andmaintainan accuratebudget tracker.
* Arrange internal, agency and communications network meetings andmaintainaccuraterecords of actions.
* Support media relations colleagues on media engagement, as well as wider Corporate Affairs objectives
What you\'ll bring
* Experience in a corporate and/or consumer communications role gained either at an agency or in-house.
* Experience should ideally include some workin the area ofcorporate reputation and online/digital communications as well as some exposure to other communications functions.
* Experiencecreating written and multimedia communications with adaptable style,approachesand messaging for relevant audiences, e.g., vlogs, podcasts, website content, social media content, videos, quotes, press releases, blogs.
* Website editing and filming experience
* Experience working with Adobe In-Design and video editing software
* Strong project management skills.
* A collaborative approach to working with others, with the ability to foster good working relationships with peers and senior management.
* Good timemanagement and ability to work on multiple projects
* Attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
How We WorkWe believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration.
We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if youdon’tmeet 100% of the requirements.
What We OfferAn inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encouragenew ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self.Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisherhere.
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.Scroll down below to find out more aboutour benefits.
Diversity & InclusionOur customers come from allwalks of life- and so do we.We’recommitted 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.
Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
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