Employee Communications & Employer Branding Manager, EMEA

Kao Corporation; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer goods company is seeking an Employee Communications specialist to drive internal communications and Employer Branding strategies. You will manage the EMEA intranet, create engaging content, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the company culture. Ideal candidates have a background in Communications and experience in the Beauty industry. This position is based in Camden Town, UK, and emphasizes strategic thinking and strong project management.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience in Communications, preferably in the Beauty Industry or B2B.
• Profound digital skills and experience with content management systems.
• Experience in video, photo and creative content creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead news management for internal news delivery.
• Manage and enhance the intranet platform.
• Provide expert guidance on internal communication strategies.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Strong storytelling

Excellent networking skills

Robust strategic thinking

Project management skills

Education

University degree in Journalism, Corporate Communications/PR

Tools

Content management systems

LinkedIn

Job description

In this role, you are responsible for our Employee Communications activities in the EMEA region, with a focus on our pan regional intranet as well as our Employer Branding efforts. You are the editor and creator of our EMEA regional news and intranet pages, a digital platform expert, and owner of our Employer Brand, helping us attract and retain talent via engaging and awareness-driving campaigns that bring our unique company culture to life. As a strong networker and communicator, you collaborate with various stakeholders across the business including the HR Team, brand teams, sector and function leaders and our Communications colleagues in the Americas region and our Tokyo headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Lead news management: own our internal news delivery—from sourcing compelling stories and copywriting to coordinating with cross-functional teams for alignment and publishing content across our internal channels.
• Drive platform excellence: manage and continuously enhance our intranet platform, including news and content updates, functionality testing, and identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Provide strategic communications support: partner with business sectors and functions to provide expert guidance on internal communication strategies and offer hands-on intranet support to help them effectively engage with their internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate impact: set up, track, analyse, and report on key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal communication activities and inform data-driven improvements.
• Lead vendor relations: serve as the main point of contact for our intranet provider Unily, ensuring smooth collaboration and ongoing platform optimization.
• Manage internal communications ecosystem: lead on additional internal communication channels, including digital signage, employee emails, and townhall events, to maintain consistent and impactful messaging across all platforms.
• Employer Branding: Lead brand activation by owning the development and delivery of our EMEA Employer Brand across all digital touchpoints, ensuring a consistent and engaging representation.
• Deliver creative campaigns: Drive the creative concept, planning, and execution of LinkedIn Employer Branding campaigns in close collaboration with the Senior Corporate Communications Manager and our Corporate Social and Branding agencies.

Qualifications

• University degree in Journalism, Corporate Communications/PR, or equivalent.
• Multiple years of experience in Communications, preferably in the Beauty Industry or B2B including Employee Communications and Employer Branding.
• Profound digital skills and experience with content management systems and, preferably, LinkedIn.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and strong storytelling.
• Experience in video, photo and creative content creation.
• Excellent networking skills with the ability to influence and consult others.
• Experience in operating in complex matrix organizations and working in international teams.
• Robust strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on excellence in execution and priority setting.
• Working with clear KPIs.