Internal Communications Executive
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Full-time
Remote
Internal Communications
Internal Communication Executive
Salary: £28-30k
Hours: 37.5 per week/Monday-Friday
Job Type: Permanent, Fulltime
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Closing Date: 10th November or sooner if role is closed
Purpose of role:
This role is accountable for developing content and initiatives that enable us to deliver the employee communications strategy and effectively engage our people in our priorities, principles and future vision. We are looking for someone to deliver best-in-class communications and develop and write outstanding content delivered through creative and impactful channels, ensuring that our employee communication adheres to our HEART principles and brand guidelines.
They will gather and utilise employee data insights and analysis to help influence communication priorities and decision-making – implementing key messages using a variety of channels to inform and engage colleagues.
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Flexible working and holiday entitlements
Discounted childcare
Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks
Annual gala award evening
Fantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and more
Wide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily life
Why Bright Horizons?
We’ve been voted a Great Place to Work for the last 20 consecutive years.
Our support functions enable our nurseries to deliver the best possible care and education to over 10,000 children across the UK. Through this support, our nurseries can deliver excellence – with 99.6% of our 300+ portfolio being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.
What you will be doing:
Create compelling content and messages and implement across multiple channels to engage colleagues about priorities and progress aligned to our purpose, strategy and values. This includes managing the organisation’s intranet and multi-media channels.
Deliver employee communication campaigns, projects and events that support Bright Horizons key strategic themes
Proactively source compelling stories from within Bright Horizons and on relevant channels to drive colleague engagement and support our strategy
Gather and utilise employee data insights and analysis to help influence communication priorities and decision-making
Ensure plans and messaging are aligned and maximised by working collaboratively with colleagues across the business
Develop strong relationships with leaders and colleagues, especially in our nurseries
Keep up to date with the latest employee communications research, techniques and approach
Comply with Bright Horizons policies and procedures regarding the operation of services and the employment of colleagues, while actively promoting the core values of the business
What you will need:
Exceptional writing ability, particularly in developing short, fresh content using straightforward language across multiple channels
Proven experience in producing content across different channels, including written stories, videos, audio formats and other creative mediums such as Canva
An “ideas person” with a creative eye and strong attention to detail
A proactive mindset and the confidence to take initiative when identifying opportunities or solving problems
Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage different stakeholders
Strong reporting ability, gathering, interpreting and analysing engagement data to help demonstrate return on investment and inform decision making
A self-starter, able to work independently with minimal direction
Passionate about working at a purpose-led organisation committed to inclusion and creating a culture of belonging
Track record of success in a communications role within a sizable company developing and implementing compelling, engaging and authentic employee communications (desirable)
Demonstrable success in developing and implementing employee communication plans (desirable)
Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we are looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.