Internal Communications Officer

2 weeks ago


Hinxton, United Kingdom Embl-Ebi Full time

Your role

In this role you will:

Lead on internal communications for EMBL-EBI and support organisational change projects across EMBL. Develop, maintain, and constantly improve a range of internal communications channels such as EMBL-EBI’s intranet, Town Hall meetings, newsletters and staff induction materials to effectively target all EMBL-EBI staff and fellows, taking into account different working patterns and personnel categories. Plan, write and promote content for internal communication channels, ensuring internal and external messages and communications are aligned.  Support senior leaders in crafting communications and identify, commission and promote quality content across internal communications platforms.  Ensure all internal communications content is engaging and has a consistent tone of voice. Work closely with all teams across EMBL-EBI to develop best practice for internal communications that increase staff engagement and sharing of information. Plan and organise regular events which encourage two-way dialogue between management and employees, and enable knowledge sharing across teams. Build insight into the culture, views and expectations of staff and fellows to inform our communications approach, including anticipating questions and supporting a two-way dialogue with colleagues. Work closely with operational teams including HR, teams responsible for change projects, IT, finance and others to support effective communications around change projects across EMBL. Set internal communications objectives, implement effective evaluation systems, and ensure that insights from evaluation are used to continuously improve strategies, plans and activities. Manage the internal communication response to crisis situations which affect organisational perception and reputation. Keep abreast of emerging best practice in internal communications, using insights to constantly improve communications strategies and plans. Work effectively with the EMBL-EBI and EMBL communications teams, supporting cross team projects as needed.

Closing date: 2 June 2024

Contract duration: 3 years (renewable to 9 years)

Grading: Grade 5 or 6 (monthly salary from £3,090.08 or £3,456.96 after tax) plus benefits

Reference number: EBI02245

Related

You have

Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional experience (with relevant professional qualification) Previous experience of internal communications, preferably gained in a complex, multi-site organisation undergoing change Experience of working closely with HR and senior colleagues, and strong experience of building networks and relationships to deliver results IT skills including use of content management systems, word processing, social media, image editing Good judgement and ability to interpret information Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills - able to influence and handle sensitive situations and confidential information

You might also have

Ability to review online analytics and collect user research, design surveys and interpret results to draw practical insights from the data. Knowledge of, or interest in, discovery science or experience of communications or employee engagement activities in an academic environment. 

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