Senior Corporate Communications Advisor

Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Corporate Communications Advisor. The role will be based in Aberdeen and is offered on a 12 month PAYE contract basis.

ROLE

Leads on a variety of corporate communication campaigns and works closely with the corporate communications manager to deliver the internal and external communication strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides advice and support on communication issues as appropriate and in line with corporate and UK strategy and messaging
• Responsible for developing strategies for internal communications, including planning and implementation for a variety of channels, projects and initiatives
• Ensures fast and consistent deployment of communication campaigns across the business and tracks and measures success
• Responsible for the in-house email newsletter – managing the editorial content, coordinating drafts, writing articles, laying out the newsletter and coordinating distribution
• Chairs the UK CSR Committee and manages the annual CSR programme and quarterly community fund
• Participates in emergency response planning, training and any related media response
• Prepares speeches, presentations and written articles for the leadership team
• Continually develops professional expertise through professional development and effective networking to maintain an awareness and knowledge of contemporary corporate communication issues

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Relevant degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience within a communications environment, with specific experience and knowledge of corporate communication tools and strategy
• Proven ability to communicate and influence via written media and through presentation to a variety of audiences
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across a diverse range of individuals and organisations
• Up to date knowledge of communications best practice

Additional Skills/Requirements

• Excellent English language skills and copywriting skills
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of internal communications
• IT literate: Office 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Viva Engage) to intermediate level. Experience of graphic design packages advantageous
• Must reside close to Aberdeen to provide effective emergency response support and attend evening and weekend activities
• Highly accurate with good attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive forward planner with ability to drive a project from conception to completion
• Creative thinker with the ability to introduce new concepts and ideas