Internal Communications Executive

Location: London, Bishops Square

Hybrid: 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home.

Hours: 9-5.30pm

We are seeking an energetic and ambitious Internal Communications Executive to join our small but dynamic UK & Ireland Comms team. In this role, you will help shape the Adecco Group’s communication agenda for the UK & Ireland, working closely with various functions across the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Comms team in creating engaging content,
• Managing channels and platforms, and measuring the effectiveness of our initiatives.
• As an ‘internal journalist’, your ability to write, edit and proofread copy in English is essential – you’ll be contributing to a consistent tone of voice that engages, informs, and drives clear action.

Additionally, you’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting integrated comms campaigns that align with our business targets,
• Bring a human connection to our company brand, and engage different target audiences across different platforms.
• You’ll also work closely with the team to embed the Adecco Group’s values and culture via employee stories and business activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring awareness to the meaningful work our colleagues do, while driving business performance, engagement, and retention. If you have a passion for building strong reputations, crafting compelling messages, and managing positive relationships with key stakeholders, we would love to hear from you!

The Internal Communications Executive sits within the UK & Ireland Communications team, whose remit includes Internal and External Comms. The team is responsible for strategically boosting employee engagement, building reputation and reducing organisational risk exposure, enabling leader effectiveness, and supporting the differentiation of Adecco and the Adecco Group from competitors.

This role reports directly into the Head of Internal Communications, UK & Ireland, with dotted line responsibilities to the Country Head of Communications.

• Working with colleagues and leaders to collect relevant content, drafting material where necessary and layout in appropriate templates
• Drafting and editing content for internal publications and platforms, including a weekly newsletter, intranet articles and webpages, digital signage, presentations, information emails and organisational announcements
• Supporting the Head of Internal Communications on the strategy, governance, and content management of our internal channels, including events, town halls, intranet, e-newsletters, social collaboration platform and email management platform
• Developing and executing internal engagement plans and initiatives for diverse employee base as required
• Supporting projects across our Global Business Units and Functions
• Building a human connection with our brand and culture through employee stories and business activities
• Working with the relevant stakeholders to develop and align our internal brand – delivering strong, consistent verbal and visual identity across the Group – across our internal channels and physical spaces.

Are you someone who has experience drafting and delivering newsletters? We would LOVE to hear from you.

We’re also looking for someone who is generally hungry, reliable and consistent in the way they work. Someone who leads with organisation and the ability to prioritise and manage their own workload, taking ownership of building relationships and delivering at a fast pace for this leading recruitment agency.

We really need someone who has the strong capability to write and edit, as writing is a huge part of this role. Equally, we welcome someone to share ideas and be a creative individual.

Essential

• Exceptional written and verbal skills in English, with the ability to simplify complex information and maintain a consistent tone
• Strong relationship-building skills, with a proactive ‘can-do’ approach and high emotional intelligence
• A keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in all communications and campaigns
• Ability to create engaging verbal and visual content that aligns with The Adecco Group’s voice and style
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure, prioritising tasks effectively and meeting tight deadlines
• A self-starter who is enthusiastic, result-driven and committed to teamwork, believing in the power of ‘we’

Desirable

• Relevant experience or qualifications in Communications, Journalism, PR, or similar fields
• An aptitude for visual design and creativity, including filming and videos
• Familiarity with content management, building engagement, and/or digital platforms
• Experience in a multi-national or highly-matrixed organisation

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• Private healthcare option
• Free counselling/legal and financial advice

Our strategy is aligned to the key trends shaping the world of work. We are leading the way in enabling organisations, adapt to a changing world of work and ensuring the future employability of people. Our purpose of making the future work for everyone translates into a bold strategic vision of enabling sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals and empowering organisations to optimise their workforces.

We believe that understanding the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organisation with multiple different roles, our application process can vary. 

Interview Stages: 

1. Teams interview with Head of Internal Communications, Chelsea Till.

You will be asked to complete a written task and send back to our Talent Acquisition Partner for review. You will be invited to a second stage if you complete the written task successfully.

1. Face to face interview with Head of Internal Communications, Chelsea and Senior Vice President of Communications, Adele Hawkes.

If you need reasonable adjustments or help prior or during your application, please reach out to me: polly.dale@adeccogroup.com

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting date: 13-10-2024