Communications Specialist

Job DescriptionCommunications Specialist Hays are delighted to be working with our global client, one of the world’s most successful premium manufacturers of cars, motorcycles, and provider of premium services. Our client demonstrates a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and product responsibility all the way from development to production. Their aim is to play a dynamic and innovative role in shaping the face of mobility. Our client highly values each and every person; their passion, commitment, uniqueness and contribution to shaping the future success of their business. Location: OxfordAssignment type: Temporary, ongoing basis where you will be engaged via Hays Working environment: HybridHours per week: 37Pay type: Competitive hourly pay rate Your new role In this role you will support the communications managers in their daily work. Working to a weekly planner, investigating and writing engaging communications and stories for our internal audience. Be the fresh pair of eyes to check and challenge communication content. Format and edit copy and images, upload to various content management systems and publish to a number of internal media channels. Support the management and improvement of communication channels e.g. intranet, digital signage, employee app. Measuring and monitoring readership and interaction with communication posts. Generate story ideas, looking to carry over internal stories for potential external stories, and proactively follow up content to draft communication. Sourcing and taking photos and proactively generating ideas for the plant’s Instagram site. Support media and VIP visits to the site(s). Taking the lead on some projects and initiatives. You will also support other areas of the department as necessary including daily business tasks and administration. This will include travel to be able to support other sites in the UK, especially to Swindon and Hams Hall (North Warwickshire). What should you bring along? To be considered for this role you’ll need to be passionate about communications and be able to demonstrate this clearly through your interests and achievements. You will have excellent written and spoken English skills. The ability to communicate and build relationships with people at all levels from the production line to the plant director is also essential. An awareness of and interest in current affairs, as well as an eye for what makes a good story. Photographic, image editing and film editing skills will also be useful in this role. You will be IT savvy and comfortable using a range of IT software and content management systems. You will also need to have excellent PowerPoint skills and a good eye for design You will need to be highly organised, proactive with positive ‘can-do’ attitude. We’re a small team so need to support each other. The ability to work flexibly is important across different communications and projects and sometimes at different locations or outside of standard working hours to support projects, visits or events. Resilience is key and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in communications / a relevant communications course / previous internal communications experience. A valid driving licence is essential and the ability to travel to other locations in the UK. What you’ll get in return – Competitive hourly rate along with an annual performance related bonus. Hybrid working is available after the initial onboarding period. Free parking on-site with access to a subsidised restaurant. Subsidised gym membership at Plant Oxford for agency workers 4738075