Communications Specialist

We currently have a permanent position available within the IFGL Communications Team for a Communications Specialist.

This role covers a large variety of areas within the Communications team, with a particular focus on the creation and delivery of internal and external communications and content.

The post-holder will generate ideas, write content including corporate news releases, placed articles, staff communications, customer-facing communications and digital advertising content.

Working closely with the Communications Lead, they will support both internal and external communications for the Executive Team and colleague messaging.

Reporting to the Communications Lead, the key responsibilities of the role are to:

• Write and produce online and offline external content.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar for both internal and external communications.
• Alongside the Communications Lead, support Executive Team communications including internal blogs and colleague messaging.
• Responsibilities for preparing and submitting awards applications.
• Edit the staff newsletter.
• Alongside the Communications Lead, point of contact to deal with external media inquiries.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key industry and local journalists.

To ensure that this role is carried out to the desired level, the successful candidates will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a communications-related role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• A full driving licence.
• A relevant degree or communications-linked qualification would be preferable

If you, or you know someone who is interested in applying for this position, please forward your current CV with a covering letter to

We encourage and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds because we embrace diversity and inclusivity within our business.

Voluntary “double matching” pension scheme

IFGL
International House, Cooil Road,
Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 2SP
,
British Isles.