Communications Officer

Ocean Network Express; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a detail-oriented Communications Officer to promote their brand across Europe and Africa. Based in London, the role involves crafting content, engaging with stakeholders, and managing communication strategies to enhance visibility and impact. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan and private medical cover after two years of service.

Benefits

Paid annual leave of 25 days per annum plus UK bank and public holidays.

Membership of the Company’s Group Personal Pension Plan.

Performance Related Pay and discretionary annual bonus.

Private Medical Cover (BUPA) after two years’ service.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with digital communication tools and channels.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement communication plans to achieve organizational goals.
• Develop content for diverse platforms including digital and print.
• Coordinate events, exhibitions, and manage internal and external communications.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Planning and time management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to craft engaging content

Familiarity with digital communication channels

Knowledge of shipping and logistics industry

Education

Qualifications in PR & Media

Tools

Canva

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Illustrator

G-Suite

Job description

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Communications Officer to join our Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd, Communications team at our regional headquarters based in London.
Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will be responsible for promoting the Ocean Network Express (ONE) Brand and Services both internally and externally across Europe and Africa. You will deliver communication strategies to increase the visibility and impact of ONE’s messages. Your responsibilities will include crafting content for various channels, engaging with the media and public, and building relationships with our stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and implementing communication plans to achieve organizational goals.
• Developing compelling content for diverse platforms, including digital, print, and social media.
• Assisting with the management and coordination of physical and virtual events, exhibitions, and conferences for ONE within the EUA region.
• Creation, sourcing, ordering, and distribution of ONE Novelty Items.
• Assist in the preparation of the Comms budget. overseeing spend to maintain budgetary control.
• Day-to-day responsibility for coordinating both external and internal communications, maintaining close relationships with all EUA ONE departments, external Media, and GHQ Comms.
• EUA Magazine Editor - Conceptualize and edit engaging content for the EUA Magazine, sourcing contributors and overseeing the design process

Skills, Qualifications and Expertise:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to craft engaging content for different audiences and platforms.
• Familiarity with digital communication channels and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Competent knowledge of G-Suite.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Illustrator essential.
• Knowledge of the shipping and logistics industry is an advantage.
• Qualifications in PR & Media advantageous but not essential.

People Management:

• None

Location:

• Role is based in London, United Kingdom. Occasional travel will be required

What we offer:

• Paid annual leave of 25 days per annum plus UK bank and public holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Membership of the Company’s Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Performance Related Pay a pay award and discretionary annual bonus linked directly to their performance in addition to annual review.
• Permanent Health Insurance.
• Death in Service.
• Private Medical Cover (BUPA) after two years’ service.
• Employee Assistance Programme, with free independent confidential support and virtual GP services.
• An interest free annual travel season ticket loan.
• Family leave policies enhanced above statutory.
• Access to the UK’s TaxFree Childcare scheme.
• Enhanced company sick pay policy.
• Medical health check.
• Annual eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU prescriptions.
• Online employee discount platform.

The closing date for this vacancy is 15th July 2025, but if a significant number of applications are received, it will close earlier.

Applicants must have a permanent right to live and work in the UK.