Senior Internal Communications Manager

This role is a 9 month FTC

This role is a Manager (M2) career band

This advert will close on 3rd January 2025

Role can be based in Burton-on-Trent or Bury St Edmunds

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.  

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, company car/allowance, bonus, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you will earn a bonus for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

In the role of Senior Internal Communications Manager you will...

• Develop annual campaign and content strategy to deliver Internal Communications ambition, identifying needs based on
• the wider business strategy and priorities, setting objectives and targets.
• Create compelling narratives on key initiatives (eg Customer, Digital, Brands) that support the overall IC strategy in
• embedding our company purpose, values and culture, building employee engagement and a positive working culture
• Champion of and advisor on Group narrative in relation to the Greene King vision and strategy. Ensure our internal tone
• of voice and style is consistent and genuine.
• Work with the Senior Internal Comms Manager (Channels & Content) and Senior Internal Comms Manager (Partnering &
• Events) to shape the optimal communication flow through the organisation
• Work closely with the Corporate Affairs team and Stakeholders to create content opportunities and provide counsel
• Line Management of Content Executive
• Continuously developing and innovating to ensure we are delivering best practice
• Apply learnings to improve internal communications performance

What you'll bring...

• An experienced communicator with exemplary writing skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt messaging according to the audience
• Good at storytelling, creative flair and innovative approach
• Extensive experience in Internal Communications, working in large, fast-paced organisations
• Knowledge of communications trends and best practice
• Experience of digital content and channels
• Digitally savvy with solid understanding of a range of communications disciplines.
• Strong relationship and stakeholder management abilities, with expertise in influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Insight-led in developing strategy to ensure that plans reflect the requirements of the audience
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, conflicting agendas and changing priorities · Reactive and consistent in approach
• An inspiring leader of people, values-led and a strong manager who prioritises the development of themselves and their team