12 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
You will take on the role of Communications and Engagement Manager within the Internal and Engagement communications team for a period of up to 12 months.
The team is led by the Internal Comms and Engagement Lead.
You will play a key role in team working alongside another manager and a senior executive providing expert advice to departments on their internal communications projects and campaigns.
This is a busy operational team who are the heart of Met Office internal, strategy and engagement activity.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
Provide expert internal communications advice and support to different teams across the Met Office, ensuring their communications align with the internal communications principles and are planned on the forward look.
Work closely with Directorate change partners to support the delivery of key piece of organisational change projects and initiatives.
Be an active part of the internal communications team supporting the daily operational running and duties of the team including responding to enquires, monitoring of channels, providing ad hoc advice.
Support a variety of internal communications channels such as MetNet intranet, viva engage, all staff briefings, town halls
Develop relationships and act as a trusted advisor with senior leaders and managers on internal communications.
Essential Experience Required:
Experience of working in internal communications or change communications is essential.
Demonstrable experience of working with internal clients and departments to develop campaigns or deliver initiatives is essential.
Demonstrable experience of communications project or campaign management and delivery, meeting challenging targets is essential.
Experience to write creatively and convincingly and experience of latest communications techniques is essential.
Essential Qualification Required:
General education qualification is essential.
Additional information to note:
Working hours: 37 hours a week however part time/ flexi working will be considered.
The role is Hybrid. Work from the Exeter HQ office a minimum once a week, usually a Wednesday Plus ad hoc days as required.
The closing date for this position is 3 rd November 2024.