£30,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent on experienceInternal Communications ExecutiveSalary £30,000 - £35,000 per annum6 month FTC Hybrid - Home and Folkestone HubOur people are what makes us special. From ensuring we put the customer first at every interaction, to doing the right thing for our colleagues. That’s why we have been trusted to serve the needs of older people for over 70 years. We have a unique culture that can’t be replicated, where our long servers work alongside our newest colleagues to get things done and make things happen by living our Values which include putting our customers first. And right now, we’re looking for an Internal Communications Executive in our Internal Communications Team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress their career with a recognised brand as a short-term contract to cover one of our amazing colleagues, who is going on maternity leave. In this varied and exciting role, you will plan, deliver and evaluate a high-quality range of engaging communications content for colleagues with a focus on managing and maintaining our evolving channels and events. Content includes business updates, colleague communications and events, wellbeing campaigns, diversity and inclusion initiatives and everything in between.To succeed in this role, you will already have a successful track record in internal communications and a drive to succeed in a busy but trusted team.We offer flexibility over where you work you choose a place that you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London or Folkestone. There will be an ad hoc need to attend our Folkestone office for colleague focused events and meetings.Role ResponsibilityAs our Internal Communications Executive you will be responsible for writing and creating engaging, compelling content which is aligned to our strategy and values.Other accountabilities will include:• Leading, developing and executing internal campaigns, ensuring consistency and alignment of activities for internal audiences• Supporting colleague events and engagement activities, both digital and in-person • Overseeing our internal channel strategy and acting as a trusted advisor to recommend best practice approaches • Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support the development of our colleague experience • Accountability and delivery of our Colleague Voice plans, including supporting the engagement survey • Proactively managing the events calendar within the Insurance Business Unit and ensuring alignment across Saga • Collaborating with the People Team, Operations Teams and wider Communications Team to enhance the effectiveness of communication • Providing project support as the communications specialist • Creating engaging digital and visual content, including basic video editing • Managing our internal online content to ensure it is relevant, up to date and engaging and creates a great colleague user experience• Acting as a 'brand champion’, ensuring consistency and compliance in the development of all internal communications The Ideal Candidate• Degree (desirable) or relevant business experience• IT proficiency in the Microsoft 365 Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud (desirable) • Previous internal communication or engagement experience• Passion for great internal communication and colleague engagement that drives business results s• Expertise in copywriting and editing, with the ability to simplify information into a clear, accessible language • Experience in Change and Crisis communications • Experience of channel management and evaluation techniques • Ability to coach and adapt communication styles • A keen eye for design and ensuring brand consistency• An understanding of organisational culture and diversity • Responsive, reactive, and delivery focused• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal skills• Building relationships with a variety of stakeholders and the ability to effectively prioritise workloads to deadlines• Strong planning and organisation skills• Collaborative team player with a dedication to driving change• Courage to challenge and improve existing processesSaga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us SpecialPackage DescriptionAt Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES: 25 days holiday + bank holidaysOption to purchase additional leave - 5 extra daysPension scheme matched up to 10%Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salaryWellbeing programmeColleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insuranceRange of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companiesEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveGrandparents leaveIncome protectionAccess to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platformAbout the CompanyOver the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.Job Reference: saga/TP/56250/3320