PURPOSE OF JOB
To support the Internal Communications Manager, Scunthorpe in delivering the internal communications strategy.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Assist the Manager, Internal Communications in developing and managing the implementation of site based communications plans including the cascade of divisional campaigns
- Work with the Manager, Internal Communications to develop strong relationships with Site and Plant Managers and other communications colleagues to facilitate effective delivery of the site/business unit communications strategy and key messages
- Work with the Manager, Internal Communications to regularly audit, manage and proactively put forward proposals to improve all site based communications channels employing examples of best practice and the use of new technology where cost efficiencies and increased levels of engagement can be achieved
- To work closely with the Manager, Internal Communications and the Design and Production team to produce relevant and timely site based communications including but not limited to site based newspapers, bulletins, team briefs etc and to ensure that all communications materials and channels are aligned with key business messages
- To support the Manager, Internal Communications in creating effective systems to evaluate the impact of internal communications campaigns, employee motivation and engagement
- To contribute to the learning and sharing of best practice within the divisional communications team
- To support other divisional colleagues where necessary
- To support the Manager, Internal Communications in appointing and developing local site Communications Advisory Groups and Newshounds to facilitate the implementation of effective site wide communications
- To ensure that all internal communications delivered are aligned with the Corus brand
VISION & CONTEXT
This role ensures continuity and consistency of workload by ensuring that the Manager, Internal Communications is fully supported in all activities
CONTACTS
Site Manager - strategy, key business messages
Plant/Works Managers
- develop on the ground communications networks
- gather information for learning and sharing
- network to effectively deliver cascades
Central Functions (HR, Finance etc)
- develop relationships with key personnel to gather information for learning and sharing
- network to effectively deliver cascades
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Graduate or Under-graduate with at least 2 years experience in marketing and communications
- Marketing and/or Communications qualification necessary
- Knowledge/Experience of manufacturing sector beneficial
- Excellent IT and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to effectively manage a busy workload
- Good time manager
- Strong team player
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proactive
DIMENSIONS
There are 3 Business Units - Long Products Business, Speciality Steels and Corus Tubes with buildings, plant or facilities across multiple sites. There are facilities in France and the Netherlands as well as the UK. Organisational complexity is high.
Employee numbers of 15,000
Major industrial sectors supplied - construction, automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, energy, oil and gas, railway plus intermediate processors.
Market coverage is global but predominantly Europe and North America.