Internal Communications Executive

Salary: £45,600 per year

Role: Internal Communications Executive

Salary: Circa £45,600Plus benefits (24M FTC)

Location: Glasgow Office / WFH (2/3mix)

Our client is a leading global law firm and a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions, and governments.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a strategic, proactive, creative, and highly organised internal communications professional to join our global internal communications team, based in Glasgow.

Day-to-Day you will be an ambassador for the Internal Communications team, and

Work with the Change & Business Improvement function and Business Services leads to deliver communication strategies that support the firm’s transformation and strategic agenda.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop communication strategies and campaign narratives for different internal audiences, to meet specified programme objectives.
• Develop communications that inspire and drive awareness, participation, and action.
• Build relationships with Project Leads and Change Managers to understand desired outcomes, key milestones, and associated comms across initiatives.
• Ensure communication plans are kept up to date and meet agreed milestones and deadlines.
• Manage internal communication channels and content to ensure the best levels of engagement are achieved.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal communication counterparts to ensure a consistent approach to internal communications globally.
• Input communication activities into the internal communications content planner, identify and resolve message or timing conflicts.
• Risk and Control: Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, or similar field
• An understanding of change management and project management principles
• Excellent time management and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation
• A good eye for detail, ability to work accurately and effectively even when under pressure
• Evidence of experience managing and supporting internal communication plans
• A creative thinker, with the ability to translate business strategies into engaging communications and adapt style to suit different channels or audiences
• Curious, able to learn quickly and highly proactive
• Comfortable working with teams in different geographic locations and time zones
• A passionate storyteller, always looking for new and interesting ways to engage employees on Ashurst’s business priorities