Job Description

Internal Communications Manager

Location

Milton Keynes, GB

Department Name

Communications

About Network Rail

Join Our Team at Network Rail!
About our people and the recruitment process: we\'re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone. We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we\'ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We\'re also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we\'ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Brief Description

About the role Are you a dynamic and creative communicator who loves crafting compelling messages that make an impact and change things for the better? We are looking for a passionate, driven person to join our internal communications team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality communications, advising senior stakeholders and colleagues on internal communications matters and supporting the development and implementation of communication plans.

About the role (External)

What does the average day look like? You\xe2\x80\x99ll develop and deliver internal communications to deadlines with the appropriate tone, language, content, and house-style to keep colleagues informed and help them to understand and act on business priorities. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also develop and manage communications projects using data and insight tailored to target audiences so we can increase employee engagement, trust and understanding. In this role, collaboration is key, and you\'ll work closely with our talented communications team to create standards, guides, and best practices \xe2\x80\x93 all aimed at delivering seamless and meaningful messages that resonate with everyone across our organization. Your project management skills will be put to use, helping you achieve goals, manage budgets, deliverables, and metrics with ease. You\'ll have the opportunity to measure the effectiveness of our core internal communications channels, reporting on their performance and using this knowledge to continuously improve how we communicate. Being the supportive colleague that you are, you\'ll also provide training on key channels, ensuring everyone is equipped to stay connected. You\xe2\x80\x99ll help us maintain clear and inclusive communication guidelines, making sure that our colleagues always have the latest and most relevant information when they need it and how they want it. There is ample opportunity to grow and develop in this role as a communicator as well as a leader, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll offer you support, guidance and training along the way. Join our team and be part of our journey to inspire and inform!

What essential skills and experiences are required?

• Excellent written communications skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of modern communication methodologies

• Comprehensive knowledge of research, insight, and evaluation

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Solid digital skills \xe2\x80\x93 proven ability to use, and influence others to try new channels and tools.

• Ability to take complex information and create clear messages relevant to the audience.

• Excellent organisation, planning and management skills.

• Ability to create strategic campaign plans and processes.

For a full list of the key accountabilities and the essential and desirable criteria, please see the attached Network Rail job description.


Duration: 12-month Secondment/ Fixed Term Contract Please note, secondments are subject to agreement from your line manager, please discuss this opportunity with them before applying to avoid disappointment. Location: This role is based at The Quadrant, Milton Keynes, where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be expected to work for at least two days a week. There is the opportunity for regular travel to other locations in the UK too. Closing date: 23rd November 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. Interviews will be held W/C 4th December 2023 Band & Salary: Band 4B - \xc2\xa335,582 - \xc2\xa340,029 If you have any questions about this role, or if you have an HR related questions or require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact Recruitment Support: Recruitmentsupport@Networkrail.co.uk \xe2\x80\x9c
We\xe2\x80\x99re delighted to have been named as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023 .\xe2\x80\x9d
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days. Defined benefit pension scheme 75% subsidy on train tickets. \xef\xb8\x8f Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets. Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements. \xef\xb8\x8f Volunteer leave to make a positive impact. Plus more . Drugs and Alcohol Standard: Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
We\'re an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone.





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Internal Communications Manager

Location

Milton Keynes, GB

Department Name

Communications

About Network Rail

Join Our Team at Network Rail! Are you ready to make a difference in people\'s lives? At Network Rail, we connect people and goods with where they need to be. Click here to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us! We want to build a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we aim to make the most of the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we intend to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of diversity and inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here. About our people and the recruitment process: we\'re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone. We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we\'ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We\'re also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we\'ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Brief Description

About the role Are you a dynamic and creative communicator who loves crafting compelling messages that make an impact and change things for the better? We are looking for a passionate, driven person to join our internal communications team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality communications, advising senior stakeholders and colleagues on internal communications matters and supporting the development and implementation of communication plans.

About the role (External)

What does the average day look like? You\xe2\x80\x99ll develop and deliver internal communications to deadlines with the appropriate tone, language, content, and house-style to keep colleagues informed and help them to understand and act on business priorities. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also develop and manage communications projects using data and insight tailored to target audiences so we can increase employee engagement, trust and understanding. In this role, collaboration is key, and you\'ll work closely with our talented communications team to create standards, guides, and best practices \xe2\x80\x93 all aimed at delivering seamless and meaningful messages that resonate with everyone across our organization. Your project management skills will be put to use, helping you achieve goals, manage budgets, deliverables, and metrics with ease. You\'ll have the opportunity to measure the effectiveness of our core internal communications channels, reporting on their performance and using this knowledge to continuously improve how we communicate. Being the supportive colleague that you are, you\'ll also provide training on key channels, ensuring everyone is equipped to stay connected. You\xe2\x80\x99ll help us maintain clear and inclusive communication guidelines, making sure that our colleagues always have the latest and most relevant information when they need it and how they want it. There is ample opportunity to grow and develop in this role as a communicator as well as a leader, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll offer you support, guidance and training along the way. Join our team and be part of our journey to inspire and inform!

What essential skills and experiences are required?

• Excellent written communications skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of modern communication methodologies

• Comprehensive knowledge of research, insight, and evaluation

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Solid digital skills \xe2\x80\x93 proven ability to use, and influence others to try new channels and tools.

• Ability to take complex information and create clear messages relevant to the audience.

• Excellent organisation, planning and management skills.

• Ability to create strategic campaign plans and processes.

For a full list of the key accountabilities and the essential and desirable criteria, please see the attached Network Rail job description.

How to apply (External)

Duration: 12-month Secondment/ Fixed Term Contract Please note, secondments are subject to agreement from your line manager, please discuss this opportunity with them before applying to avoid disappointment. Location: This role is based at The Quadrant, Milton Keynes, where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be expected to work for at least two days a week. There is the opportunity for regular travel to other locations in the UK too. Closing date: 23rd November 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. Interviews will be held W/C 4th December 2023 Band & Salary: Band 4B - \xc2\xa335,582 - \xc2\xa340,029 If you have any questions about this role, or if you have an HR related questions or require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact Recruitment Support: Recruitmentsupport@Networkrail.co.uk \xe2\x80\x9c
We\xe2\x80\x99re delighted to have been named as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023 .\xe2\x80\x9d
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days. Defined benefit pension scheme 75% subsidy on train tickets. \xef\xb8\x8f Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets. Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements. \xef\xb8\x8f Volunteer leave to make a positive impact. Plus more . Drugs and Alcohol Standard: Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
We\'re an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone.

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