Business Communications Manager

Salary: £840 – £896.4 per day

Do you have the ability to translate operational insights into communications that create market leading opportunities and relationships?

The Role:

We are looking for a Business Communications Manager to innovate and advance our external and internal communications strategy. You will develop and implement an internal and external engagement strategy to align to Solus innovative and people centric vision and mission. This role will be pivotal in the strategic engagement of our customers, colleagues, key stakeholders, and the broader industry in respect of our business intentions and priorities.

Responsibilities:

Head the internal and external engagement and communications activity to build our centre of excellence and bodyshop of the future. Drive Solus by ensuring employees are aligned to the business purpose. Ensure employees are informed about the direction of the business, goals, and priorities of our customers, while developing a ‘Company Voice’ in line with our Solus Aviva branding and values.

Develop effective corporate communication strategies.

Ensure alignment with public affairs, corporate leadership, and brand acceleration strategies.

Manage internal communications (memos, newsletters etc.).

Draft content (e.g. press releases) for mass media or company website.

Organize initiatives and plan events or press conferences.

Liaise with media and handle requests for interviews, statements etc.

Linking with Aviva PR/marketing.

Administer our social media profile.

Foster relationships with advocates and key persons.

Collaborate with marketing professionals to produce copy for advertisements or articles.

Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership.

Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing counsel, support, and coaching.

Attend and facilitate industry, recruitment and PR events where required.

Desired knowledge and experience:

• Communications strategy development and implementation experience.
• BSc/BA in public relations, communications, or relevant field highly desirable.
• Stakeholder management and influencing experience
• Ability to translate complex scientific data into communications materials
• Experience in web design and content production is a plus
• Copywriting and editing experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Automotive background desirable.

Who are Solus and what can they do for you?

Solus is one of the largest body repair groups in the country, employing over 900 expert people across 25 UK locations and have repaired over 700,000 vehicles in the last 15 years.

• Our excellent benefits and rewards packages.
• Employer matched pension contributions up to 7.5% (service dependent).
• Discounts on Aviva products and services.
• Savings and benefits schemes.
• Discounts and schemes for electric vehicle purchase for all employees.
• Holding several main manufacturer approvals – Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Mini, and Volkswagen.
• Well known for prestigious award winning in the industry, customer service, apprenticeships, and IT systems fields.
• Links with Thatcham to get the best products and training here in the UK.
• We have a variety of locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.
• We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? We are inclusive – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for individuals who can grow and support our business and we expect to do the same for you.

We recognise that we can only achieve our vision with the dedication and collaboration of our specialists. This is an excellent time to join a rapidly growing business and help us to shape the future.

What next?

Please and our recruitment team will be in contact within 7 days