Supply Chain Communication Manager

BAM UK & Ireland; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Supply Chain Communication Manager to enhance communications within the supply chain sector. The role involves coordinating communication activities, managing stakeholder relationships, and creating engaging content for diverse audiences. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, project management experience, and a passion for strategic storytelling. The position also offers a competitive salary and multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Qualifications

• Proven strategic communicator with experience in multiple communication channels.
• Ability to transform technical information into engaging copy.
• Experience managing large events from logistics to content creation.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Internal Communications with strategy.
• Liaise with supply chain teams to understand priorities.
• Develop and maintain the supply chain communication calendar.

Skills

Energetic communication

Creative writing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Supply Chain Communication Manager is responsible for supporting the Head of Internal Communications to deliver supply chain focused communication and engagement activity to time and budget. The Supplier Chain Communication Manager will lead a variety of activities to build productive supplier relationships aligned to our BAM's Values and supporting simple and effective ways of working. Providing focus on strategic priorities such as safety and wellbeing, and being part of a positive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Head of Internal Communication, providing administrative and project management support to maintain supply chain stakeholder communication and engagement strategy and plans.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain and Procurement teams to gain a clear understanding of priorities, risks and opportunities.
• Liaise with the supply chain or suppliers and subcontractor, to build productive relationships, co‑ordinating communication activity as well as preparing and issuing supply chain, suppliers and subcontractor news updates.
• Ensure supply chain communication activity is tracked and managed efficiently in a timely manner, appropriate for the target audience [including digital media].
• Develop and maintain the supply chain communication and engagement calendar.
• Lead on the delivery and manage the logistics around supply chain engagement events designed to improve the quality of communication between the business and the supply chain.
• Source and create content for the Supply Chain Portal, ensuring there is a schedule of content and it is regularly refreshed, aligned to core business priorities and topics.
• Operate and maintain supply chain distribution lists, working closely with the supply chain team.
• Support the management of supply chain feedback and maintain a question log for response and circulation.
• Lead business topical campaigns that can have a positive impact on our supply chain such as Safe & Well.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, to build productive relationships, co‑ordinating communication activity as well as preparing and issuing communications as required.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will understand the strategic importance of supply chain partnership and communications to build clear understanding of our goals, values and advocacy for our business. We need a self‑starting energetic communicator, with a passion for telling stories of success and celebrating the people behind them. You will be a proven strategic communicator who can define, lead and execute communications to our supply chain across BAM UK & Ireland Division. A creative writer – someone who can turn their hand to develop creative content for our campaigns and engagement activities.

You will be recognised as a specialist in the delivery of communication solutions, as well as an all‑round project manager with excellent attention to detail. You will have experience and knowledge of detailed engagement, communications and campaign delivery across multiple channels, focused on strategy and planning, but with the experience of execution and measurement.

Subject/Sector Expertise

• Track record of being able to transform technical information into understandable and appealing copy for a wider audience of stakeholders.
• Ability to speak to senior leaders, understand a brief and to turn that into a deliverable communications plan or campaign.
• A clear understanding of the purpose of effective communications within a large organisation and the ability to tell a story and take our supply chain colleagues on a journey.
• Experience of running large events, from logistics to content creation.
• Experience of working in a communications role within a large and complex organisation, transforming technical information into engaging communications.

Location & Salary

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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About BAM

BAM UK & Ireland Division is recruiting an experienced communicator to take on the role of Supply Chain Communication Manager, to help build proactive and effective partnerships. BAM UK & Ireland consists of three core segments: Construction, Infrastructure and Ireland. Communications within the BAM UK & Ireland Division is a core strategic function which drives awareness, understanding and engagement across our diverse audiences. We use insight, knowledge and analysis of our business and our people and supply chain to engage them with our work and our products and services in the most impactful and effective way. We lead the development of our brand and use our expertise to tell inspiring stories to enhance our reputation, build relationships, engage everyone who works with us and demonstrate our impact. Our communications team's vision is to guide the division, by bringing our brand to life and creating a culture of unity, inspiring confidence, curiosity and a sense of pride. By fostering strong relationships, we'll highlight the impact our people and projects have, on building sustainable communities. We will engage our people, supply chain and stakeholders in our purpose and progress – demonstrating how across the UK & Ireland we are supporting BAM's aims and ambition to build a sustainable tomorrow, and positively contributing to society.

BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high‑quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. The application process. BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

Join us in Making Possible. BAM operates a flexible working policy, actively encouraging periods of remote home working and flexibility in start/finish hours to fit into an individual's busy lifestyle. We also have several regional offices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• 8% matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

What do you bring to the role?

(Qualifications and experience required – please reference your relevant background in your application.)