Communcation & Engagement Manager

Confidential; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Nottingham is seeking a Communications & Engagement Manager to join its People team. This role blends internal and external communications, employee engagement, culture and inclusion, with ownership of the communications and engagement strategy while delivering hands-on initiatives.

You'll work closely with the Head of HR and leadership to improve how the organisation communicates with employees, engages stakeholders and creates an inclusive environment, balancing strategic

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering internal and external communications strategies.
• Strong written communication and content creation for diverse audiences.
• Experience delivering employee engagement initiatives and gathering meaningful feedback.
• Understanding of organisational culture, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience managing campaigns and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident with senior stakeholders and influencing across levels of the business.
• Analytical approach using engagement data to drive improvements.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and challenging conversations professionally.
• Qualification in Communications, Marketing, HR, Business or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver internal and external communications and employee engagement strategies.
• Create communications plans, campaigns and engaging content for different audiences.
• Manage internal communication channels, including newsletters, intranet updates, employee briefings and business announcements.
• Support senior leaders with clear and consistent communications across the organisation.
• Develop employee engagement initiatives, surveys, focus groups and feedback opportunities.
• Analyse employee feedback and engagement data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Support equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and embed inclusive practices across the business.
• Plan and coordinate employee events, recognition activities and engagement campaigns.
• Manage external communications, media relationships and PR agency activity.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support communications around organisational change and sensitive business developments.
• Monitor effectiveness of initiatives and produce reports and recommendations.

Skills

Communications strategy

Employee engagement

Stakeholder management

Content creation

Analytical mindset

Education

Relevant qualification in Communications/Marketing/HR

Job description

Communications & Engagement Manager

Location: Nottingham
Working arrangement: On-site

SF Recruitment are exclusively working with an established organisation in Nottingham to recruit a Communications & Engagement Manager to join their People team.

This is a varied role combining internal and external communications, employee engagement, organisational culture and inclusion. We're looking for someone who can take ownership of the communications and engagement strategy, while also being hands-on in delivering initiatives that make a genuine difference across the business.

Working closely with the Head of HR and wider leadership team, you'll play an important role in improving how the organisation communicates with its employees, engages with stakeholders and creates an inclusive working environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering internal and external communications and employee engagement strategies
• Creating communications plans, campaigns and engaging content for different audiences
• Managing internal communication channels, including newsletters, intranet updates, employee briefings and business announcements
• Supporting senior leaders with clear and consistent communications across the organisation
• Developing employee engagement initiatives, surveys, focus groups and feedback opportunities
• Analysing employee feedback and engagement data to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and helping embed inclusive practices across the business
• Planning and coordinating employee events, recognition activities and engagement campaigns
• Managing external communications, media relationships and PR agency activity
• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting communications around organisational change, sensitive matters and business developments
• Monitoring the effectiveness of communications and engagement initiatives and producing reports and recommendations

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone with previous experience in communications, employee engagement or a similar role, ideally gained within a medium to large organisation.

You'll need:

• Experience developing and delivering internal and external communications strategies
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to create engaging content for different audiences
• Experience delivering employee engagement initiatives and gathering meaningful feedback
• A good understanding of organisational culture, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing people across different levels of a business
• Experience managing communications campaigns and multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• An analytical approach, with experience using engagement data and feedback to drive improvements
• The ability to handle sensitive information and challenging conversations professionally
• A relevant qualification in Communications, Marketing, HR, Business or equivalent professional experience

You'll be someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. We're particularly interested in someone who is proactive, confident building relationships and comfortable taking ownership of projects from initial planning through to implementation.

This role would suit an experienced Communications or Employee Engagement professional who enjoys working closely with people, improving organisational culture and making sure employees feel informed, involved and listened to.