Internal Communications

5 months ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Boots Full time

Summary
Job Reference:

- 225506BR
Nottingham Support Office

Permanent

37.5 hours per week

**Contract**: Permanent
**Closing date**: Tuesday 19th March
**Recruitment Partner**: Frankie McCallister-Lyas

We have a fantastic opportunity in Boots Opticians to join our team as an Internal Communications and Engagement Specialist. This is a varied role where you will support all elements of our internal communications plan and provide creative support for Internal Communications and Engagement materials for Boots Opticians team members and store teams.

You will report to the Internal Communications & Engagement Manager and have no direct reports.

**About the role**
- Supporting the Internal Communications & Engagement Manager with all internal communications and opportunities to own, lead and deliver communications plans for projects across various functions such as DE&I, Wellbeing and Trading
- Joint owner of our communications channels on Teams, Intranet (SharePoint) and managing our monthly newsletter ‘In the Know’
- Design assets, materials, and content to share in our comms channels such as vlogs, videos, posters and templates using our brand guidelines
- Support with planning and content for face-to-face events such as Conferences and Support Office events
- Support with regular communications activity and co-manage our mailbox for enquiries and maintain our existing communications to ensure we always have regular content updates
- Support Intranet (InSight) champions to self-manage content pages and ensure the communications hub and homepage are updated regularly

**Hybrid working**:
We currently operate a fixed hybrid working approach for Support Office team members with a mix of remote and office-based working. Our set office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with team members able to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
- **What you’ll need to have**
- You will have a passion for a career in internal communications and be someone who is keen to learn about the business and is excited to be at the heart of creating engaging and creative content for all of our team members
- Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and working closely with people at all levels to support and influence what we share in our communication channels
- Creative skills required - Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other suitable platforms
- Excellent writing and verbal skills and confident to connect with stakeholders and have meaningful conversations with them to be able to unearth and bring to life stories and content
- Use you planning and organisation skills to manage your time and workload and equally be able to manage the expectations of your stakeholders during busy periods

**It would be great if you also have**
- Resilient and reliable, able to work quickly and stay calm under pressure, and to deadlines.
- A relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills
- Aware of the broader internal comms industry, you seek information and examples of what other companies IC teams are doing, and you know what internal communications best practice looks like.
- Able to naturally motivate colleagues and work well as part of a cross-functional team.
- A team player, open and transparent, and you thrive when you’re collaborating
- Flexible and not fazed by having to respond quickly and professionally to unexpected tasks

**Our benefits**
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more.
- **Why Boots Opticians**

Our purpose is to help everyone see what’s possible, so we’re looking for people who go the extra mile to change things for the better for our customers and our team members. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better. To find out more about life and careers with us, **click here**.
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