FTC Communications Specialist - Change

Johnson Matthey; Royston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable technologies is seeking a Change Communications Specialist for a 12-month contract. This role involves developing communication plans, creating engaging materials, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a degree in communication or equivalent experience, along with strong writing and relationship-building skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to organizational change and deliver impactful communication across the company.

Benefits

Retirement savings

Share plans

Medical plans / health assessments

Fitness discounts

Qualifications

• Degree-level education and/or equivalent experience in internal communication, organizational change or transformation.
• Proven experience delivering communication and engagement activities in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication plans for priority projects.
• Create messaging materials to support awareness and adoption.
• Measure effectiveness using feedback tools.
• Contribute to Change Framework and capability building.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent writing and editing

Collaborative work in matrix organizations

Digital literacy

Education

Degree in communication or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Yammer

Job description

Job Title: Change Communications Specialist Location: Global / Flexible Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With over 200 years of innovation, join us and accelerate the transition to net-zero.

As a Change Communications Specialist you will play a crucial role in helping JM deliver strategic transformation by building understanding, alignment and engagement across our global organization.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering communication plans for priority projects within the Change Delivery Hub, defining objectives, audiences, messages and timelines.
• Creating compelling messaging and materials—including talking points, articles, videos, leader packs and townhall content—to support awareness and adoption.
• Partnering with Project Sponsors, Leads and Change Leads to ensure communication activity supports project outcomes and aligns with JM’s transformation strategy.
• Measuring the effectiveness of communication activities using surveys, pulse checks and feedback tools, adjusting plans where needed.
• Contributing to JM’s Change Framework and capability building, sharing best practices, tools and lessons learned across the change and communications community.
• Working with Communications Business Partner Functions & Change to align project communication approaches with the overall communication strategy and key messaging for wider enterprise transformation and functional change initiatives.

What will help you succeed

• Degree-level education and/or equivalent experience in internal communication, organizational change or transformation.
• Strong communication skills, including exceptional writing, editing and storytelling capabilities.
• Proven experience delivering communication and engagement activities in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organization, building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with modern communication platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Yammer).

What we offer

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Savings accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.