Job Description

Job Title: Global People Communications Assistant Manager Reports to: Senior Manager, Global People Communications Function: Global Communications & Corporate Affairs Location: 100VE
JOB PURPOSE As global communications, our purpose is to build trust and unlock growth by positioning Unilever as the global leader in sustainable business. We do this through three strategic drivers:

• Shape our reputation as the leading sustainable, future-fit business globally
• Deliver growth and savings through corporate affairs and guiding brands with purpose
• Embed our Compass Organisation, strategy, culture, and values and grow employee advocacy

The mission of the Global People Communications team is primarily (although not exclusively) centred around the third of these drivers.
Business context Our aim is helping colleagues around the Unilever world to feel a sense of belonging to one global organisation through bringing to life our strategy, embedding the new Compass Organisation we introduced in 2021 and by deepening understanding of and commitment to our unique and special culture. Unilever already has an enviable reputation, including in terms of our employee engagement which sits at 84% (2023). We are at a unique inflection point with a new CEO in place since July and with a clear need to dial up the performance edge in our culture to help accelerate our growth and unlock the full potential of the company. If this sounds like a mission you\xe2\x80\x99d love to be part of, please read on. RESPONSIBILITIES

• This role sits within the Global People Communications team and reports to one of three Senior Managers.
• This is a lynch-pin role which works across the breadth of the team and will get involved in all aspects of our agenda as and when required. Our areas of work include global internal communications, HR to global communications, HR to HR functional communications, Health & Wellbeing and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion communications.
• The Assistant Communications Manager will be expected to work across a wide range of communications deliverables within these agendas, providing support to the team, as well as leading on distinct business-as-usual and ad-hoc activities.
• This includes the creation and curation of articles, videos, podcasts, social assets, newsletters, or any other forms of content.
• Under the guidance of the Senior People Comms Manager, lead on coordinating and delivering both key HR to global communications initiatives as well as the HR to HR communications plan, aligned with the HR to HR communications strategy.
• Assist senior manager across the team in delivering key campaigns and activities laid out in the internal communications people communications plan as required.
• Support with analysis and measurement of communication effectiveness for Global People Communications.
• Assist with 100VE site communications when required.
• Assist with the management of the team budget working closely with the Head of People Communications.
• The Assistant Communications Manager will also need to forge strong relationships with other teams, within the wider Communications & Corporate Affairs Function, as well as in other parts of the business, to collaborate on the continuous development and implementation of communications.

ALL ABOUT YOU

• Suitable years of in-house and/or agency corporate communications including demonstrable and significant employee communications experience.
• Strong writing, editorial and digital communication skills with a flair for both content ideation and delivery.
• An all-round working knowledge of the various disciplines of communications - particularly employee communications and engagement, social media and campaigns and events management.
• Confidence in utilising the Microsoft 365 suite of tools to deliver effective communications \xe2\x80\x93 this might include but not be limited to Viva Engage, Sharepoint and email dissemination tools such as Poppulo.
• Highly organised and accountable, with consistently great attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement to ensure we always deliver communications to a very high standard.
• A strong team player who enjoys collaborating and supporting others in both our immediate and related teams, as well as working independently to progress priorities when appropriate.
• Flexible and adaptable \xe2\x80\x93 willing and able to pivot at pace to work across diverse tasks.
• A basic understanding of Unilever\xe2\x80\x99s areas of business and a passion and curiosity to learn more.
• Some external communications experience would be helpful to ensure a rounded view of the context in which we operate.

NOTES About Unilever Unilever is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry\xe2\x80\x99s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.
Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That\xe2\x80\x99s why our purpose is \xe2\x80\x98to make sustainable living commonplace\xe2\x80\x99
Location In September 2020, Unilever announced the intention to build a new sustainable campus site in Kingston, London to house the employees who currently work in 100 Victoria Embankment in Blackfriars, Lever House in Kingston and Graze in Richmond. We are creating our own Unilever sustainable, agile work environment, purposefully bringing us together in our own Unilever ecosystem. The campus is due to be completed in early 2025 and will consist of two interconnected buildings, as well as landscaped surrounding areas.
What We Offer Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You\xe2\x80\x99ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience. To find out more, including more information about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here. Recruitment Fraud Cyber criminals advertise fake job adverts with prestigious employers as a way of stealing information or even defrauding individuals out of money. In the most sophisticated cases, they will set up fake websites, which have a similar address to companies like Unilever. They even conduct fake telephone interviews and then offer candidates a role with the proviso they pay a fee for background checks or to cover work visa costs. These types of attacks are becoming more common as more people are looking for employment in the economic climate.
How is Unilever tackling this? Many of Unilever\xe2\x80\x99s recruitment sites publish a warning to candidates about recruitment fraud. The Cyber Security team also proactively scan for signs of people setting up fake Unilever sites and act to close them down.
What can I do? If you become aware of potential recruitment fraud, spot fake Unilever recruitment adverts or fake LinkedIn profiles, report them via Una Live Chat.
Unilever does not accept responsibility or liability for any candidates who are financially impacted by recruitment fraud. Your vigilance is key!