Communication Manager

Sodexo Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global service company is looking for a Communications Manager at HMP Peterborough to lead multi-audience strategies, enhance staff engagement, and manage impactful communications. The ideal candidate has strong communication planning experience and can foster relationships across diverse groups. This role offers a chance to create meaningful connections within a complex organizational environment.

Benefits

20+ Sodexo benefits

Gym discount

Confidential employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing engagement communication plans.
• Experience in complex operational environments.
• Strong written and editorial skills.
• Ability to foster relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a multi-audience communications strategy.
• Curate impactful content for various stakeholders.
• Provide communications support for key activities and initiatives.
• Work with HR to develop internal campaigns.

Skills

Communications strategy development

Editorial and content creation

Interpersonal skills

Campaign management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and creative Communications Manager to lead and deliver a multi-audience communications strategy at HMP Peterborough. In this key role, you’ll strengthen engagement across staff, partners, prisoners, and stakeholders—aligning communications with Sodexo’s Government strategy, Justice Delivery Plan, and operational priorities. You’ll curate impactful content, support key campaign alignment, and provide expert guidance to senior leadership teams on communications best practice. This is a unique opportunity to shape how information flows within a complex and dynamic environment, while driving meaningful connection and impact.

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.

• Creation and delivery of a communications plan to meet the local and operational needs of the prison.
• Input into the wider communications strategy (working in collaboration with the Senior Communications Manager for Justice) to deliver Sodexo’s Justice, Government and regional priorities.
• Provide content for Sodexo, Government and Justice communications, internally and externally, to promote our brand, manage our reputation and engage with multiple stakeholders including our people, clients, partners, prisoners and the public.
• Provide communications support and direction for key activities and initiatives including social impact, delivering impactful communications that showcases delivery against Justice KPIs and regional targets.
  • Creation of an employee engagement plan to support the Justice Delivery Plan, local operational needs and wider Sodexo Government and regional strategy.
  • Work in partnership with the local HR team to develop compelling internal campaigns.
  • Work with the local Senior Leadership Team to identify and share inspiring good news, positive feedback and success stories.
    • Creation and ownership of a content plan, ensuring impactful and meaningful communications for relevant audiences.
      • Provide communications guidance and expertise to the local leadership team, supporting any initiatives, projects or operational activities.
      • Support the development of senior management and line managers as communicators to optimise effective two-way communication between colleagues, managers and leaders.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• A proven track record of developing and delivering engaging communication plans and campaigns with a strong focus on employee communications, either in-house or agency-side.
• Experience of working in a complex, operational environment.
• Strong editorial and content creation experience.
• Experience of working across a broad range of communication channels, both on and offline.
• Excellent written and editorial skills, with a keen eye for storytelling, and writing for a range of audiences.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good working relationships, providing advice, guidance and support at all levels in the organisation.

Package Description

Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

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.

In addition, we offer20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services .

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity . We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves . We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds .

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations . We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job .

es towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations . We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job .

Location HMP Peterborough, Saville Road, Peterborough PE3 7PD , United Kingdom