Internal Communications Manager (FTC - Mat Cover) ( 22.5hrs per week)

Job Introduction

This position will be a business partner for our Head Office teams, helping deliver the Selfridges internal communications strategy. The role will lead on key projects, events and activations to drive engagement and business performance in these areas and beyond.

As the Internal Communications Manager, you will: 

• Work closely with key stakeholders and leadership teams in creating and delivering innovative and considered communications that drive engagement in the Selfridges Strategy for team members 
• Design and deliver communications plans to ensure company wide as well as store specific initiatives are understood by audiences 
• On occasion be the lead Internal Communications Manager on Selfridges wide projects ensuring team members across the business feel informed, involved and inspired
• Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders, offering best practice communications guidance and support
• Work closely with internal as well as external teams and speakers to create and deliver engaging briefings and events for team members
• Provide continual feedback and measurement to track progress against clear objectives and milestones

Skills and Experience:

• A brilliant writer, with sound editorial judgement. Able to write and edit copy at speed, with attention to detail and the ability to distil complex messages into an easily understood narrative
• Ability to work collaboratively with leaders and team members across a variety of functional areas
• Experience of working across a range of media and channels
• Organised, with strong project management and planning skills
• Experience of event planning and delivery would be ideal

You will have: 

• A decisive leadership style, with the ability to positively contribute to a creative, high performing, results focused internal communications team
• A strategic mind set, with a hands-on approach
• Ability to develop strong, positive working relationships at all levels
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills to develop the communication capability of line managers
• Creativity
• Ability to plan and deliver innovative internal communications campaigns and events that reflect the creativity of the Selfridges brand
• Impact and influence
• Able to build positive and strong relationships
• A credible advisor to senior stakeholders, with excellent influencing and interpersonal skills
• Able to clearly explain the objectives of communication plans with passion and conviction
• Able to convince stakeholders of recommended approaches and conclusions
• Ability to persuade, using logic and commercial reasoning
• Resilience
• Lead by positive example, with the ability to maintain high levels of performance and self-control under pressure or adversity
• Resourceful and imaginative, with a high level of logical thinking and problem solving

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