Communications Manager
3 months ago
Job Description
Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for delivery to join our People, Safety and Culture Team as an Engagement Manager/Communication Manager on a 6 month fixed term contract .
Reporting to the Senior Engagement Manager, the Engagement Manager will support in leading Communications activities across Gist’s channels, ensuring they are effective, engaging, and project our culture and business values. The role is responsible for managing the key messages and delivery of communications through the appropriate channels to inform and engage colleagues, customers and other key groups. They will also support with the management of our social media channels and create communications materials that bring our messages to life to ensure we develop and maintain a strong brand identity.
What’s in it for you?
Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.
20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary) Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and developmentRole details:
Salary: £45,000 per annum DOE
Hours: 37.5 per week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Chineham, RG24 8UB – Hybrid
What you’ll do:
Create communications materials using specialist software tools including the Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, Visme, Brightsign software, web authoring tools and the Gist Hub app content management system Manage the communication plan in partnership with internal functions and business units to deliver an engaging and relevant communication calendar Support the communications coordinator and design approach in line with the Gist brand guidelines Plan communication projects for business programmes to ensure good understanding and engagement with key stakeholders in line with Gist’s vision, values and objectives and brand guidelines. Implement a clear and consistent brand for Gist sites through signage, distribution of communications and other branded materialsWho you are
3+ years’ experience in communications Leading communication plan development and implementation with senior stakeholders Adobe creative cloud training and/or 1+ years’ experience in the software suite Excellent digital content experience across social media, website and intranet Experience in video editing, digital signage, intranet management Excellent writing and editing skills Experience managing multi-channel marketing communications campaigns Stakeholder engagement and relationship management Excellent interpersonal skills ability to engage with all levels of the business Social media training and/or experienceWhy Gist?
At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.
Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S’s sustainability commitments in Plan A.
Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.
Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.
Recruiter Carr, Rachel (Recruitment Lead - )-
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