Senior Manager, Employee Engagement And Culture

Burberry Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Manager for Colleague Engagement and Culture. This pivotal role involves crafting a dynamic internal communications strategy that resonates with employees and embodies the brand's values. You will lead the launch of the brand book, foster relationships with stakeholders, and implement initiatives to enhance engagement and workplace culture. With a focus on storytelling and data-driven insights, you will drive employer branding efforts and mentor a collaborative team. If you're passionate about employee engagement and brand management, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in internal communications or related fields.
• Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal launch of the brand book to align with company values.
• Create initiatives to enhance colleague engagement and workplace culture.

Skills

Communication & Storytelling

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Employer Branding Knowledge

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Manager, Colleague Engagement and Culture, will focus on developing and delivering a communications strategy that brings our brand to life for our colleagues and shares the unique benefits and rewards employees receive from working at our company.

This role is essential in aligning internal communications with our company's vision and values while promoting our brand. Additionally, this role will lead the internal launch of the brand book.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Launch Brand Book: Lead the internal launch of the brand book, ensuring all colleagues understand and embrace the brand's values and messaging.
-Cultivate Relationships with Internal Stakeholders: Nurture positive relationships with employees, department leaders, and key internal team members to improve communication effectiveness and culture.
-Communication & Messaging:Develop and implement coordinated internal communication plans to improve employee engagement, support organizational goals, and increase visibility of key brand moments across the company.
-Employer Branding: Contribute to the development and execution of employer branding strategies, ensuring consistency in employer brand messaging.
-Engagement Initiatives: Create and manage initiatives to enhance colleague engagement with the brand and foster a positive workplace culture.
-Measurement and Reporting: Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of brand engagement initiatives and provide regular reports to senior leadership.
-Leadership: Mentor and guide team members,fostering a collaborative high-performance culture.


PERSONAL PROFILE:

-Communication & Storytelling: Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate.
-Data Analysis & Interpretation:Experience gathering, analysing, and using internal feedback and corporate intelligence.
-Project Management:Extensive project management experience, with a track record of delivering high-impact internal communication campaigns.
-Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate with various departments and stakeholders.
-Employer Branding Knowledge: Understanding of employer branding principles and best practices.
-Time Management: Ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, and handle workloads.
-Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
-Proven experience of at least seven years in a similar role, ideally within large organizations or related industries.

-Experience working with various stakeholders, including leadership, HR, and external agencies.


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

-Passionate about employee engagement and brand management.
-Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
-Adaptable and open to change in a fast-paced environment.
-Proactive and results oriented.


Please note that this role is a Fixed Term Contract for an initial 6 months.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.