Strategic Project & Internal Communications Leader

Port of London Authority; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Generous pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to work

Discounts

Job summary

The Port of London Authority in Gravesend, Kent, is seeking a proactive project and internal communications expert to lead our approach to project and change communications and to shape a strategic, day-to-day delivery plan that drives results.

You will provide expert counsel to project sponsors and senior stakeholders, manage a line of Internal Communications Officer, and collaborate across the organisation to align communications with business priorities and ERP implementations.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and/or equivalent experience.
• Significant previous experience in internal communications and change communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of project and internal communications.
• Determine and deliver communication strategies for major projects and change programmes.
• Design of the strategic policies and practices to support key programmes and their effective delivery.
• Line Management responsibility and continual development of the Internal Communications Officer.
• Develop and embed a strategic approach to establish best practice internal communications, helping to further embed a shared sense of purpose and connection.
• Provide expert counsel to project sponsors and key internal stakeholders in support of significant organisational change initiatives, including the implementation of new HR and ERP systems.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of communication activities, using data, insights and stakeholder feedback to refine communication approaches and improve outcomes.
• Work independently to build effective working relationships across the organisation to understand business priorities, project objectives and audience needs, engaging with colleagues at all levels, including Executive Committee members and operational teams.
• Work collaboratively to develop communication objectives, messages, activities and channel strategies. These will be audience-focused and align with the PLA's vision, objectives and behaviours.
• Identify opportunities to celebrate success, promote project achievements and organisational initiatives through coordinated internal and external communications channels; working with Corporate Affairs colleagues to develop and deliver integrated communication activity.

Skills

Relationship building

Excellent communication

Internal communications

Channel strategy

Line management

Working under pressure

Strategic thinking

Advising leaders

Self-motivation

Proactivity

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

The Port of London Authority in Gravesend, Kent, is seeking a proactive project and internal communications expert to lead our approach to project and change communications and to shape a strategic, day-to-day delivery plan that drives results.

You will provide expert counsel to project sponsors and senior stakeholders, manage a line of Internal Communications Officer, and collaborate across the organisation to align communications with business priorities and ERP implementations.