Internal Communications Executive

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, accurate and engaging internal communications, effectively managing competing priorities, stakeholder requests and deadlines while supporting the Internal Communications Manager and wider Communications team to achieve business objectives.
• Maintain and continuously develop internal communication channels, including the intranet, newsletters, digital signage, town halls and other employee communication platforms, ensuring content is consistent, relevant and engaging.
• Own and manage the internal communications calendar, coordinating content, campaigns and key messaging across the business.
• Create, write, coordinate and deliver internal communications campaigns that support organisational priorities, projects and initiatives, including DE&I, ESG, appraisal cycles and employee recognition programmes.
• Build strong relationships and networks across the organisation to proactively identify, develop and share engaging employee, business and customer stories.
• Collaborate with internal and external communications colleagues to maximise content and engagement opportunities arising from events, conferences, awards, town halls, site visits and other key activities.
• Support the planning, promotion and delivery of employee engagement and listening activities, helping to increase participation and awareness across the organisation.
• Use audience insight, campaign measurement and reporting tools to evaluate communications effectiveness, share learnings and drive continuous improvement.
• Produce clear, compelling and audience-focused content, tailoring messages and channels to maximise impact and engagement.
• Identify innovative ways to engage a predominantly laboratory-based workforce with limited access to digital communication tools during working hours.

Requirements

• Experience of internal communications (ability to turn complex business updates into communications that people genuinely want to read, watch and act on).
• Based at our Blackfriars Hub three days a week, with travel to other SYNLAB businesses across the UK.

Preferred

• Candidates with experience of; Internal Content Strategy Manager, Corporate Communications Manager, Internal Communications Specialist, Employee Engagement Manager, Internal Brand Manager, Workplace Communications Lead, Internal Communications Director, Internal Communications Business Partner, may also be considered for this role