Internal Communications Manager

We are looking for a passionate and creative Internal Communications Manager (or Colleague Communication and Engagement Manager as you’ll be known internally) to drive and develop internal communications across our National Grid Ventures (NGV) business - a commercial and fast paced business which is at the forefront of the UK’s drive to netzero.

Working as a Communication and Engagement Manager, you’ll play an integral role in shaping NGV’s internal communications strategy supporting the Senior Colleague Communication & Engagement Manager and help bring our purpose, vision, and values to life.

Showcasing your copywriting and editing skills, you’ll manage the internal communications and develop content through a range of communication channels, which are inclusive of but not limited to video, social media, audio/podcasts.

Using your excellent collaboration skills, you’ll build solid relationships with Colleague Communication and Engagement teams across the business to ensure consistency and support the development of key strategic campaigns. You’ll also provide communication and engagement counsel to business leaders and their teams.

This is fantastic opportunity for an adept writer and confident facilitator, who can thrive in sometimes ambiguous circumstances and who is passionate about the UK’s clean energy future.

• Expert writer, experienced in developing creative multi-channel narrative that engages a wide range of audiences
• Proven ability to develop and implement colleague communication and engagement strategies, content, plans and campaigns
• In-depth knowledge and experience of all aspects of the internal communication mix, including objective/outcome setting, planning, channel usage, research and measurement.
• Experience of script writing, presentations, and financial reporting
• Evidence of flexible writing skills (concise writing, concerned with getting the key messages across quickly and efficiently)
• Expertise, knowledge and experience in copywriting, editing, print, video/audio creation, social media and web production for business communication
• Experience running large leadership events (virtually and F2F), from logistics to content creation
• Proven experience of providing colleague communications advice and support in large operational areas

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

A competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000– dependant on experience.

• An annual bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance
• 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days (and the option to buy more)
• A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Life insurance – x 10 annual salary
• Flexible benefits (share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line and matched charity giving plus more)
• Generous family friendly policies and family care benefits
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional memberships subscriptions
• Access to numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

We offer flexible working arrangements. We’d hope to see you in the Warwick office one day a week, and you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you.

The closing date for this vacancy is 07 March 2023.

However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process. #LI-HYBRID #LI-SC1

National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.

In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.