We are looking for an Internal Communications Manager to develop and oversee the delivery of staff communications and engagement within Essex County Council’s highways service. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders to develop and implement an Internal Communications strategy that will engage staff through a variety of channels and communications approaches.
Role
* Create a regular staff newsletter with well‑written and engaging content
* Collaborate with the senior leadership team and managers to identify new opportunities for staff engagement and communications within the service
* Use Viva Engage to highlight and celebrate the work of the Essex Highways
* Provide design capabilities for the service
* Design and share regular communications for county councillors
* Provide corporate communications support for Ringway Jacobs to promote the contract’s achievements in Essex
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience
* Evidence of continuing professional development with good knowledge in relevant professional area
* Experience of internal communications, including evidence of working and influencing at a senior level
* Experience of mentoring to provide advice and guidance, ideally at every level of an organisation, from junior to director
* Generalist understanding of digital and non‑digital marketing channels
* Full driving licence
* Excellent written, oral and presentational communication skills, interpersonal and listening skills
Benefits
* Sick Pay
* Competitive salary
* Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
* A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme
Company
Ringway Jacobs is a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Founded in 2005, we deliver road network management solutions with engineering capability, innovation and customer care. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, footways, public rights of way and street lighting across England.
Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We seek to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all employees. As part of this commitment, we support the Armed Forces Community by offering guaranteed interviews for eligible service spolders and veterans.
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