Institute of Internal Communication

Area: Newbury, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £30,000 (pro rata) for six month fixed term contract
Closing date: December 23, 2011

At Sovereign, our aim is simple: to provide high quality homes, services and neighbourhoods where people want to live.  And everyone who joins our team will have a great opportunity to contribute to the good work we do.  

You will be responsible for managing corporate level content updates for the existing intranet site whilst simultaneously project managing the phased development, content production and launch of a new intranet site based on the SharePoint 2010 platform.

Some of the tasks that you will be required to carry out include:

• research into intranet best-practice
• an inventory of existing site content
• development and testing of a new navigational structure with focus groups
• CMS training for super-users
• site-wide testing and proof reading prior to launch, and
• the delivery of a comms plan to support the launch and subsequent phased developments.

To apply for the role it is essential that you have a proven track record in project managing the launch/re-launch of an intranet site. Exceptional copywriting skills and experience with SharePoint are required.    

You will demonstrate confidence and professionalism when managing stakeholders throughout our geographically dispersed organisation. 

A full UK driving licence is required to meet occasional travel commitments of this role. 

Please send your CV to, or request an application form from recruit@sovereign.org.uk or if would like to discuss the role further, please call us 0845 634 7370.

Area: Vauxhall, London
Salary: £25,258 to £31,571 plus £2,525 London Allowance per annum
Closing date: December 9

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. We are looking for a skilled internal communications professional to work in our Caring Services division to lead and manage the development and delivery of internal information and communication. This role will work in close partnership with our Fundraising and Marketing and Communication teams.

For a full account of the role and to apply, please visit our website at www.mariecurie.org.uk/jobs

Closing date: 16:00 on December 9, 2011

Interview date: December 19, 2011 (TBC)

Area: London
Salary: Competitive

The contract:

12-month maternity cover. Expected start date January/February 2012.

The role:

As editor/account manager you will be working as part of a small team on a range of corporate publications, which could include magazines, brochures, annual reports, and newsletters – both in print and online.

You will be writing, commissioning and editing news and features and will be expected to develop content lists, lead editorial meetings, read page proofs and manage design and production. 

You’ll also be expected to build strong client relationships, be capable of working under pressure and comfortable juggling and prioritising your workload.

Area: Welwyn
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Who we are
We’re innovation, curiosity and diversity – multiplied by 80,000 professionals in 150 countries. As a global leader in research-focused healthcare, we’re constantly learning and growing – and seeking people who share these goals.

The Position
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and influential Corporate Affairs Manager within our Communications & Healthcare Strategy team. Your role will be to drive effective internal communications which engage and inspire our internal audiences and enhance the reputation of Roche in the UK and local community,
You will devise innovative communications to support a significant range of key business initiatives / change projects and take our various communication channels to the next level. Ultimately you will help colleagues achieve their business goals even more efficiently.

Area: London
Salary: £39,000 to £44,000 + excellent benefits
Closing date: 4 October

Driving cultural change through communication

• Drive a cultural shift that will positively affect the whole country

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organisation

• Help shape our communications strategy for years to come

• Play a key role during an exciting period of change

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railways. We own, operate and maintain the rail network that the whole nation relies on. And we’re involved in some of the most ambitious engineering ventures Britain has ever seen. The next five years will involve the delivery of a vast work programme that will benefit the whole country and we want to make sure our culture is aligned to the challenge.

Area: London
Salary:  £33500 to £37500
Closing date: 9th September

We're looking for an Internal Cmmunications Consultant (Social Media), to provide support to Channels Manager and IC team for all current communications activities, and to help identify, develop and deliver engaging internal communications channels and activity through new media. The role will include providing day-to-day support to the Channels Manager to run the Post Office channels suite, including managing the production of our weekly printed communication channel.
 
Ideally, we're looking for an experienced channels practitioner, with a particular focus on introducing “new media” strategies (either marketing or internally), with experience of managing and producing printed communications in a large/complex organisation (and CIM/Communications qualification would be ideal).

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Area: Otley, Leeds
Salary: Excellent package
Deadline: Looking to appoint ASAP

It’s an exciting time for Words&Pictures. We’ve led the way in internal print magazines for more than ten years and are now raising the bar in digital communications. 

As part of our expansion programme, we’re seeking a special individual to join our multi-award-winning team. We’re based in stylish, riverside offices near Leeds and have a client list most agencies would die for. But we’re now seeking someone who could help generate even more new business.  You’ll need:

• a special interest in the IC sector
• experience in IC,  or willingness to learn quickly 
• all-round, measurable BD success with a clear sales focus
• excellent communications skills both in meetings and on the telephone
• presence, credibility and commercial understanding
• a methodical approach
• the ability to play in a top team, but also to show personal initiative
• tenacity – this role will not suit sales staff interested only in daily selling (this business takes time).

If you have the right combination of skills and attitude, and you’re looking to join Words&Pictures at a very exciting time in the company’s development, then email, in the first instance Debs Duerden on debs.duerden@wordsandpics.co.uk telling us why you’re the perfect candidate. Please include your cv. There will be an excellent package and prospects for the right person. 

Area: London
Salary: £Competitive + Benefits 

Job Description 

• To be a key trusted comms advisor and coach to the Business Line Exec leads and the senior leadership teams 

• To direct all designated Business Line internal communications activities working in partnership with the Business Line Exec leads, the senior leadership team and the Internal Communications Manager 

• To understand developing business issues and translate the Business Line strategy into an engaging communication strategy. Advice on, and develop key communication themes and messaging whilst ensuring they link to the overall UK&I region and global key theme 

• To ensure our internal reputational messages are managed and joined up with our external reputational messages 

• To ensure that through effective communication we inspire our people to be engaged and deliver excellently for customers; and make an impact in the communities in which they operate

• The role will be based in London. 

Area: Basingstoke
Salary: £35-46k
Closing date: 9th September

AXA Wealth is AXA’s wealth management business in the UK, employing over 3,000 people across multiple sites including Bristol, Basingstoke, London and Isle of Man.

Our market-leading wealth management operations include AXA Elevate wrap, Architas Multi-Manager and AXA Wealth International. This portfolio is complemented by Sun Life Direct, which provides life assurance products direct to the consumer.

As the Senior Internal Communications Executive you will be responsible for co-ordinating and supporting the internal communications programme for AXA Wealth. You will report to the Internal Communications Manager and be part of the busy Corporate Communication team. The role is based primarily in Basingstoke but regular travel to Bristol will be required and occasional travel to other offices or locations may be required.

Area: West London
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Closing date: 4th September 2011

Reporting to the Head of Communications you will be responsible for developing, managing and improving our Intranet site including its content, design and technical applications.  Typical activities include:

• ensuring the site is easy to navigate and visually engaging
• maintaining the homepage schedule
• editing and publishing submitted content, and
• moderating message and discussion boards.

You will also coach colleagues to maintain, update and archive the content of pages that they own so the site remains relevant and up-to-date.  

Area: West London
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Closing date: 4th September 2011

Reporting to the Head of Communications you will be responsible for developing and delivering integrated internal communications plans directly aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and priorities.  You will also: 

• manage existing and develop new communications channels to ensure that the right messages hit the right audiences at the right time.
• produce original written/ audio/ visual communications which engage the intended audience
• edit materials produced by others in line with our Corporate tone of voice
• manage and promote our Internal Communications policies and procedures
• devise measurement KPIs to evidence the effectiveness of communications activity

Area: Wells (with travel to various offices)
Salary: Up to £21,900 pa plus benefits
Closing date: 11th August 2011  

The Aster Group puts customers at its heart. We’re one of the largest organisations of our kind, providing housing, development and care and support services to over 40,000 customers across the south of England. We’re going through major change to deliver better services and better value. Communications is central to that change. And we want to strengthen our communications team so we can inform, involve and inspire our audiences by sharing our story.

Area: Brussels, Belgium
Salary: Upon application
Closing date: 20th August 2011

WABCO Vehicle Control Systems, one of the world’s leading suppliers of safety and control systems for the commercial vehicle industry, is looking to recruit an experienced professional to drive its online strategy and to manage and implement internal and external online communications.
The Web Strategy and Content Manager will report to the Vice President Communications.

Area: Northampton
Salary: c£30k - £35k + excellent benefits
Closing date: 20th August 2011

At Carlsberg UK, we’ve a great opportunity for an inspired Internal Communications Manager to develop a culture of effective communication, and ensure all employees across the organisation are kept fully informed.
It’s a great time to join us. As one of the UK’s largest brewers representing such world-renowned brands as Carlsberg, San Miguel, Tuborg and Tetley’s, we’re experiencing both on and off-trade growth – and you’ll help to maintain the momentum.

Area: London
Salary: £Attractive

Global professional services organisation seeks Head of Internal Communications for maternity cover

One of the world's leading professional services firms is looking to hire an Internal Communications Specialist to cover a Head of Internal Communications role for 12 months while the incumbent is on maternity leave.