Communications Specialist

Planet Pharma; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare firm is seeking a Junior Internal Communications Specialist in Slough. You will manage the global intranet, train content editors, and create dynamic visual content to engage employees. The ideal candidate has a degree in relevant fields and experience in communications. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in communications, marketing, or digital content creation.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Comfortable working in a complex, multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously develop the global intranet platform as the main information hub.
• Train and guide content editors and end users to ensure effective content creation.
• Measure and analyze intranet and internal communications data.

Skills

Design skills

Storytelling

Organizational skills

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design or a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

After Effects

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Junior Internal Communications Specialist

Location: Slough, UK

My client is looking for a Junior Internal Communications Specialist to join our global team and help shape how we connect with employees worldwide. In this role, you’ll manage and develop our intranet as the central hub for company information, train and support content editors, track engagement metrics and contribute to storytelling initiatives across multiple channels. You’ll also create dynamic visual content (videos, animations and graphics) to bring business stories to life and engage employees across all locations.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone with a background in marketing, journalism, or digital media who is looking to broaden their skills in internal communications, combine creativity with strategy, and make a real impact across a global organization.

Our client is a leading global partner in the healthcare and life sciences industry, driving innovation to improve and extend lives. With a presence in multiple countries, they offer a collaborative, international work environment where employees have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, develop their skills, and make a real difference in advancing health and wellbeing worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously develop the global intranet platform as the main information hub.
• Train and guide content editors and end users to ensure effective content creation and engagement.
• Measure and analyze intranet and internal communications data to inform improvements.
• Craft editorial calendars and write or re-purpose content for internal announcements and stories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create visually compelling videos, animations and graphics.
• Support the implementation of internal communication initiatives and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in communications, marketing or digital content creation.
• Strong skills in design and video creation tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, After Effects).
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Comfortable working in a complex, multinational environment.
• Highly organized, creative, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.