EMEA Corporate Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of Regional Sales Headquarters (RHSQ) and EMEA-wide internal communications programme that support business priorities, culture and organisational initiatives.
• Develop strategic communications plans and audience engagement approaches that ensure complex business information is translated into clear, relevant and impactful communications.
• Create and deliver high-quality communications content including leadership communications, organisational announcements, communication plans, change communications, executive briefings, Q&As, employee stories and internal campaigns.
• Provide expert communications guidance to business leaders, HR and functional stakeholders on organisational initiatives, employee engagement activity, change programmes, recognition initiatives and employee experience priorities.
• Act as a trusted communications specialist, challenging and refining stakeholder requirements where necessary to ensure communications are audience-focused, effective and aligned with Canon's objectives.
• Lead communications support for employee engagement events and initiatives including annual Kick Off Programme, Town Hall meetings, Talking Business events (webinar events), sponsorships and internal campaigns that help employees connect with Canon’s strategy, purpose, culture and priorities.
• Manage and deliver corporate and brand activities to support Canon EMEA’s reputation, strategic positioning and thought leadership objectives.
• Develop and implement external communications initiatives including corporate storytelling, executive profiling, media engagement, thought leadership, corporate web content and reputation-building programmes.
• Produce high-quality media materials including press releases, statements, briefing documents, web content, Q&As and corporate content, applying professional judgement to ensure messaging is accurate, consistent and reputationally sound.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies to develop brand storytelling and thought leadership content for both internal and external audiences e.g. Product and technology innovations, Sustainability and IT Security.

Requirements

• Relevant 5+ years' experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, brand marketing communications, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience developing and implementing communication strategies and plans across multiple audiences and channels.
• Experience supporting corporate reputation, thought leadership, employee engagement, and organisational change communications.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with a strong knowledge of digital communication channels, including SharePoint, Microsoft 365 applications, AI-enabled communication tools, and analytics.
• Strong understanding of corporate communications, employee engagement, public relations, and reputation management.
• Experience working within a complex, matrix organisation with multiple stakeholder groups and external agencies.
• Experience translating complex business objectives into effective communication strategies and engaging content.

Benefits

• Be part of a diverse, energetic team, joining 50+ nationalities at our EMEA HQ
• Enjoy hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)
• Benefit from flexible hours, professional development, and a wide range of perks
• Minimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchase
• Access a competitive salary, wide-ranging benefits, a generous pension scheme and up to 38% discount on Canon products
• Be part of a company that values sustainability, inclusion, and your personal growth
• Great transport links- Elizabeth Line and Stockley Park low-cost Shuttle Bus and free parking on site