Senior Internal Communications Manager
- 549915
- Closing at: Aug 6 2024 at 23:55 BST
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Reading, Portsmouth or London
Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Are you an internal communications professional with a passion for driving transformation and fostering employee engagement? Join SSEN Distribution as a Senior Internal Communications Manager where you'll design compelling change communications for more than 4,200 colleagues, ensuring timely and effective message delivery while also enhancing our employee engagement initiatives. You'll work closely with change and business leads to prioritise messages, use campaign-style messaging to build a lasting understanding of our Transformation Programme, and ensure every colleague's voice is heard, no matter where they are or how they work. The main responsibilities of the role include:
- Acting as 'air-traffic control' for internal communications, ensuring the right messages are landing at the right time, and adjusting delivery methods for different audience types.
- Creating and delivering regular interactive engagement sessions that facilitate two-way conversations, developing and maintaining an employee engagement calendar that covers all Distribution.
- Tracking and measuring engagement activities and sentiment, using this data to inform communication plans and maintain an appropriate tone across the business.
- Influencing key stakeholders on communication best practices, championing engaging and effective strategies while solving complex engagement challenges, including engaging diverse and remote audiences.
- Partnering with the Distribution Internal Communications team to effectively plan and deliver cohesive communications that address business challenges and the opportunities our Transformation Programme brings.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Proven experience in the creation, management and delivery of large communication plans for complex change projects, creating understanding and commitment to change with positive engagement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with the ability to advise and influence senior managers, and the confidence to coach others.
- Ability to create clarity and simplify complex messaging with the key audiences at the heart of your thinking.
- Detailed understanding of internal communication processes, channels, and measurement techniques with experience of using Poppulo and SharePoint.
- Ability to adjust strategies and plans based on feedback and quantifiable measurement.
Regular travel will be expected across SSE's key UK locations.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on / .
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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