Communications Executive

Kuehne+Nagel; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Communications Executive to enhance internal engagement and brand storytelling. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, crafting innovative communications that resonate with employees. You will play a pivotal role in implementing a UK-wide communication strategy, gathering insights to refine messaging, and supporting initiatives that recognize and celebrate colleagues. With a commitment to professional growth and well-being, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful, making logistics more engaging than ever.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

Pension plan participation

Access to discounts

Wellbeing resources

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience as a Communications Executive preferred.
• Ability to translate complex messages into engaging content.
• Strong organizational skills for effective data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert writing and editing services for communications.
• Liaise with central communications team to follow guidelines.
• Support colleague awards and ensure consistent information flow.

Skills

Communication Skills

Copywriting

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Data Analysis

Creativity

Proactivity

Education

Qualification in Communications

Qualification in Marketing

Qualification in Journalism

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We believe every colleague plays a crucial role in keeping the country moving. To achieve this, we need to communicate effectively, share our brand story, and ignite excitement about our journey. We're looking for a talented Communications Executive to join our vibrant team at our Donnington, Telford site.

Your Role

Would you like to listen and learn from people across our business before implementing plans to keep them engaged? This role involves working with key personnel in our Contract Logistics Business Unit to deliver communications that inform and excite our colleagues. You will support the development, implementation, and embedding of our UK-wide communication strategy, gathering feedback along the way. Additionally, you will create innovative communications to reinforce Kuehne+Nagel’s brand. If you enjoy a challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey, this could be the right opportunity for you. Logistics is more interesting than you might think, and your role is to support our UK teams in delivering for our customers by understanding what motivates them.

Your Responsibilities

1. Provide expert writing, formatting, proofreading, and editing services for the Contract Logistics business.
2. Liaise with the central Kuehne+Nagel communications team and follow corporate content guidelines.
3. Work closely with the Contract Logistics Leadership team to plan and deliver an integrated communication schedule aligned with the UK strategy.
4. Support colleague awards and recognition programs.
5. Ensure a consistent flow of information to colleagues across Contract Logistics, responding to topical issues and operational changes.
6. Advise stakeholders using feedback, insights, and research to develop new messages and communication methods.
7. Support organizational objectives related to colleague engagement.
8. Utilize tools like surveys and focus groups to measure communication effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
9. Assist in developing communication materials such as briefing documents, statements, and FAQs for internal and external audiences.

Your Skills and Experience

1. Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
2. Creative with excellent English copywriting skills for diverse audiences.
3. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to analyze data and present findings effectively.
4. Experience as a Communications Executive dealing with a diverse employee base is preferred.
5. Positive, proactive, resilient, and solutions-oriented mindset.
6. Ability to translate complex messages into engaging stories, visuals, and copy.
7. Effective team player and individual contributor, capable of building trust.
8. Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. A qualification in communications, marketing, or journalism is desirable but not essential.

Please note that applying for this role involves participation in employment screening, including criminal record checks and identity validation. Appointment is conditional upon satisfactory clearance.

Good Reasons to Join

If you become part of our team, you'll be rewarded with 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with opportunities to earn additional days. Benefits include participation in our pension plan, access to discounts and wellbeing resources, and support for your mental and physical health through our employee assistance program. We are committed to supporting your well-being and professional growth.