Internal Communications Advisor and Writer

Internal Communications Advisor and Writer
London (Westminster)
£39,500 + Benefits

I am working on behalf of my client, one of the leading UK trade associations, to find a looking to find a talented Internal Communications Advisor.

Reporting to the Head of Media to produce, maintain and deliver an internal communications strategy that develops and manages communication from the London office to over 200,000 members and over 100 members of staff across the UK. To skilfully write, edit and produce publications, and when appropriate work with colleagues in the media team to enhance output and press coverage. Develop feedback channels/qualitative/quantitative measures to gauge impact of communications, and to promote cross communication within the business.

Essential Skills:

• Educated to degree level in English or Marketing related subject
• Experience of strategising for and creating new communication channels
• Proven internal and external communications experience
• Experience of working in Internal Communications in a large organisation, working with diverse audiences
• Experience of editing and producing documents for publication
• Experience of working with websites, social media and new technology
• Media relations experience both in terms of writing press releases and communicating with journalists
• Strong project management experience
• Basic knowledge of Westminster processes and systems
• Expert knowledge of ‘best practice’ communication techniques attained through CPD
• Strong understanding of the business benefits of social media
• Demonstrable understanding of the uses, strengths and weaknesses of communications platforms
• Excellent communications skills.
• Good presentational skills, both verbal and written
• High attention to detail
• Proven copywriting abilities and a very high standard of English

Desirable:

• Internal communications qualification
• Experience of small businesses issues
• Experience of membership organisations
• Understanding of media handling
• Thorough knowledge of political processes and campaigning
• Digital and social media
• Car owner with full clean driving licence.