Internal Communications Intern

Colchester, Essex, UK

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Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Description

We are looking for an Internal Communications Intern who has a passion for supporting and helping devise, drive and deliver effective internal communications within a fast-paced department. Ready to help take the lead in shaping the future of care? Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 200 care homes across the United Kingdom.

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.


The role: The Internal Communications Intern is responsible for supporting the Internal Communications team in the delivery of communications to all colleagues and related projects and campaigns. This will involve drafting and scheduling colleague communications and taking responsibility for administering the smooth running of the internal communications calendar.


Key Responsibilities:

  • To support the internal communications team with the scheduling and sending of regular communications such as our weekly operations update (iCommunicate), monthly newsletter (Fulfilling Lives), intranet (MyCareUK) and social media style app (Loop).
  • To support the Internal Communications team with regular monitoring of each channel’s effectiveness and gathering colleague feedback.
  • To liaise with colleagues around the organisation to gather content to support the Internal Communications team in delivery of the internal communications plan.
  • To draft colleague communications with the support of the team.
  • Support the Internal Communications team with administrative tasks, particularly in relation to content planning and ensuring communications plans remain up to date.
  • Maintain accurate records, reports, and tracking logs for internal communications activity, ensuring all documentation is current and well organised.

What We're Looking For:

  • GCSE Grade 4 or above in English (or equivalent)
  • An understanding of administration, communications or marketing
  • Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Why Join Care UK?

  • Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
  • Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be a part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you!

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Care UK

Care UK been providing award-winning care for 40 years. We know that independence is not about where you live, but how you live and our 100-plus care homes are enabling more than 7,000 people to continue living active and fulfilling lives in supportive, safe and comfortable surroundingsWe provide an impressive range of care services to older people from specialist care and support for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, respite care, nursing care and end of life care. At the heart of our philosophy is to deliver person centred and activity based care. And our ethos is to enable people to live healthier, more independent and more fulfilling lives.

Founded in 1982
Colchester, England, GBR
5.8K employees