Communications Coordinator

4771902

Job type
Contract
Location
Oxford
Working Pattern
Full-time
Specialism
Communications
Industry
Automotive
Pay
Competitive hourly rate

Communications Coordinator

Hays are delighted to be working with our global client, one of the world’s most successful premium manufacturers of cars, motorcycles, and provider of premium services. Our client demonstrates a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and product responsibility all the way from development to production. Their aim is to play a dynamic and innovative role in shaping the face of mobility. Our client highly values each and every person; their passion, commitment, uniqueness and contribution to shaping the future success of their business.

About the job:

We are recruiting for a Communications Coordinator to join our client on a long-term temporary assignment.
In this role, you will support the communications managers in their daily work. This role acts as the lynchpin of the communications function, ensuring smooth coordination and information flow between Oxford, Swindon, and Hams Hall. This includes being the go-to person for administrative tasks, from raising purchase orders and processing invoices, to supporting our interns and apprentices and responding to CSR requests. Your role will be critical in keeping the team connected and operations running seamlessly.

The Opportunity

Working with a weekly planner, investigating and writing engaging communications and stories for our internal audience.
Be the fresh pair of eyes to check and challenge communication content.
Format and edit copy and images, upload to various content management systems and publish to a number of internal media channels.
Support the management and improvement of communication channels e.g. intranet, digital signage, employee app.
Measuring and monitoring readership and interaction with communication posts.
Generate story ideas, looking to carry over internal stories for potential external stories, and proactively follow-up content to draft communication.
Sourcing and taking photos; proactively generating ideas for the plant’s Instagram site.
Support media and VIP visits to the site(s).
Taking the lead on some projects and initiatives.

What will you bring to the global premium automotive brand:

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to be passionate about communications and be able to demonstrate this clearly through your interests and achievements.
You will have excellent written and spoken English skills. The ability to communicate and build relationships with people at all levels, from the production line to the plant director, is essential.
An awareness of and interest in current affairs, as well as an eye for what makes a good story. Photographic, image editing and film editing skills will also be useful in this role.
You will be IT savvy and comfortable using a range of IT software and content management systems. (MS Suite)
You will also need to have excellent PowerPoint skills and a good eye for design.
You will need to be highly organised, proactive with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. You will join a small team, so you will need to support each other.
The ability to work flexibly is important across different communications and projects and sometimes at different locations or outside of standard working hours to support projects, visits or events.
Resilience is key and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in communications / a relevant communications course / previous internal communications experience.
A valid driving licence is essential and the ability to travel to other locations in the UK. (Swindon & Hams Hall)

How will we support you:

The business core values are integral to their corporate culture and guide their actions and decisions.
These values include:

Openness – Embracing change and new opportunities, learning from mistakes and acting with integrity
Responsibility – Making consistent decisions and committing to them personally, fostering trust and effective teamwork.

Appreciation – Reflecting on actions, respecting each other, offering clear feedback and celebrating success

Transparency –Acknowledging concerns and identifying inconsistencies constructively

Trust – Relying on each other to act swiftly and achieve goals

Diversity – Valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences to enhance innovation and competitiveness

Compensation

We offer a competitive hourly wage plus an annual performance-related bonus. You will receive a generous annual leave up to 35 days, which is inclusive of bank holidays. There’s free on-site parking available, and you’ll have access to a subsidised restaurant. We offer hybrid working where employees split their time between working remotely (often from home) and working in the office.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion policy is centred around creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects differences.
The company promotes diversity through various initiatives and has integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion into its HR strategy1.

Key aspects of policy include: Promoting equal opportunities in recruitment and personnel development.

Ensuring protection against discrimination and fostering respect in everyday business.

Encouraging a diverse workforce to enhance competitiveness, effectiveness and innovation.

Supporting five dimensions of diversity: gender, age and experience, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation and identity and cultural background.

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Talk to Shanteece Munroe, the specialist consultant managing this position

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