Internal Communications Manager

Summary Powerful and compelling internal communication is a driving force in the Trust ensuring we achieve our For Everyone, For Ever strategy. As an Internal Communications Manager - Projects in our team, you can be part of the internal communications network that’smaking it happen.

Our internal communications approach is about connecting colleagues and promoting the voice of our people, bringing the vision of leaders to life, and vividly telling the stories of success that are the heartbeat of the Trust.

This is a full-time fixed term contract for six months.

What it's like to work here We’re part of the Communications & Marketing directorate and in our work we connect with every part of the organisation. As our Internal Communications Manager - Projects, you will have a fantastic opportunity to shape the way we communicate with the thousandsof staff and volunteers who do so much to look after the National Trust’s beautiful places and spaces.

This role is all about being accountable for the successful implementation and roll-out of internal communications plans and creating engaging compelling content to inspire and engage our colleagues.

If you’re creative, full of energy, have a love of all things internal communications and engagement, and like to test and learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree remote working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust.

What you'll be doing You’ll be an important part of the wider internal communications network.

Working alongside a Senior Internal Communication Manager you’ll have a number of projects to support. Using both current and innovative approaches, you’ll provide tactical internal communications to engage our people and ensure that messages are deliveredin the most effective way to the people who need to hear them.

No day is ever the same at the Trust, so you’ll need to multi-task and manage multiple projects. You’ll be great at building relationships, offering advice to leads on internal communications issues, from crisis comms to long term programmes of work.

Who we're looking for You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role. For this positionwere looking for someone who has:

- can identify craft and deliver key messages, narratives and information in succinct and engaging ways
- can provide critical feedback and handle sensitive issues when needed
- has strong influencing skills and stakeholder management
- can cultivate and maintain good working relationships and manage clients
- has strong technical knowledge of key communication channels and content including intranet, print, film, digital and social media
- is full of energy and passion for delivering brilliant communications, with a positive 'can-do' attitude
- uses high levels of creativity when working at both a strategic and tactical level
- is a team player with a collaborative approach
- has some experience of communication measurement and who has been involved in event management

The package The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you - and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

- Flexible working whenever possible
- Free parking at most locations
- Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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