Communications Manager - Maternity cover

We're looking for a creative and engaging Communications Manager to lead internal communications and employee engagement initiatives across a high-profile client account. You'll be responsible for developing impactful communication campaigns, creating compelling content, supporting key business events, and driving engagement through effective storytelling and strategic communications.

Designed with flexibility in mind, this role allows you to build a schedule that works for you across 3-5 weekdays, all within regular business hours.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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• Develop and deliver business as usual multi-media communications using defined channels for example regular newsletters, Town Halls and internal social media.
• Drive internal employee engagement through developing and sharing local relatable content through appropriate channels.
• Maintain and develop standard account channels for example, administration of relevant online spaces, Teams, SharePoint etc.
• Act as the communications consultant to countries/ sites needing support with specific materials and communication frameworks.
• Train and educate colleagues as required on communication tools and approach.
• Maintain standard account communication materials.
• Partner with the client’s communications specialists to develop and implement joint strategic plan.
• Planning and delivering awareness/ adoption campaigns for client strategic projects which may include managing the impact of changes to people, ways of working, and the delivery of services
• PR:
  Deliver approved internal and external awards submissions and external social media content.
• Be the point of contact for crisis communication and liaise with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to specific relevant business growth initiatives as requested by central GSA team and Business Development team.
• Identification and analysis of relevant stakeholders to manage their communication needs.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of internal/corporate/consumer/client communications and/or marketing, either in-house or agency, ideally working within a complex multinational environment
• Professional or higher qualification in internal communications or corporate communications
• Excellent command of English language with strong editorial e.g., writing for the web, sub-editing with attention to detail and an eye for a good story, content creation and digital experience
• Experience in communications support for complex change programmes and employee transfer
• Experience of developing and executing multi-media communications according to plan
• Creative flair to develop engaging communications through a wide range of tools and channels
• Desired knowledge of the FM / Service Solutions industries
• International travel and overnight stays may be required
• To attend meetings and training courses as requested

Competitive salary depending on experience

Up to 12 months maternity cover

Guaranteed 20 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 40 hours as business needs develop.

Flexible schedule to suit your lifestyle, 20 hours worked over 3-5 days within standard business hours (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday).

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

• Sodexo retirement plan
• discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online
• Gym discount to maintain a healthy…