Internal Communications Manager - London
Location: London, UK
Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.
We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.
Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Internal Communications Manager will play a key role in Immediate's Communications team, part of our wider People Team, which includes our HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, ED&I and Facilities teams.
As our Internal Communications manager, you will the lead on Immediate’s internal communications strategy, working with a range of internal stakeholders, to create and deliver relevant content and initiatives across a variety of platforms.
Culture is a hugely important part of Immediate’s success, you will be responsible for creating engaging content (video, stills, and written) and initiatives to drive engagement, promote key business priorities, and support our Learning and Development, well-being, ED&I and social activities, through a range of internal communications activities.
As the Communications manager for Immediate, your main responsibilities will include:
- Managing and maintaining Immediate’s internal communications channels, including generating new content ideas, managing different platforms, and creating content in various formats.
- Working with the Director of Comms to develop and deliver an internal communications strategy delivered across multiple platforms.
- Create and maintain the central communications calendar and schedule for all internal comms activity.
- Source content and produce Immediate’s weekly internal newsletter.
- Maintain and create regular content for Immediate’s intranet, oneimmediate.
- Project manage Immediate’s annual staff awards, IM Awards, as well as Immediate’s annual engagement survey (including follow-up Pulse surveys)
- Create written and visual content for internal events, including regular All-Hands all company meetings
- Build strong relationships across Immediate to identify and produce a regular flow of news content to support Immediate’s business priorities
- Work closely with our internal events team to support and promote Immediate’s active social engagement programme
- Work closely with the wider People team to support communication activities for key business priorities
- Work with the communications and the wider people team to develop new ideas and initiatives to drive engagement and awareness of key strategic priorities
- Experience working in an internal communications role
- A background in leading on successful projects and implementing internal communication strategies and plans
- Familiarity in briefing design and video teams
- Exposure to developing, writing and implementing creative, compelling content
- An understanding of using internal communications channels
- online, face to face, events, awards and print
- including knowledge of SharePoint and social media
- Knowledge of best practice in internal engagement and employee experience
- Proven ability to network among a wide variety of stakeholders
- Tenacious but diplomatic
- Proven ability to use initiative
- Highly organised
- Excellent written skills
- Experience of creating video content desirable
- Positive and collaborative approach to fit into small team culture
- A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
- Immediate Community webinars, well-being initiatives and Mental Health First aiders
- 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
- Tailored training and development through our Love Learning platform
- A progressive and transparent culture with clear career progression
- Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
- Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
- A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces
At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, environment, and impact. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.
People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability.We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.
Immediate is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.