We’re looking for an experienced Senior Engagement Communications Manager, skilled at informing and inspiring audiences, who is looking for a role with high levels of autonomy and a wide brief, in a fast-growing, global business. The role reports directly into the Group Director of Communications.
About us
IVC Evidensia is Europe’s largest provider of animal care. We’re a business of around 40,000 vets, vet nurses, specialists and support staff, with around 2,500 locations in 20 countries. We are collectively dedicated to our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners and guided by our values:
1. We Care: We care for animals and people, keep our promises, treat each other with decency and respect.
2. We Dare: We dare to innovate, encourage entrepreneurial thinking and identify opportunities to succeed in a changing world.
3. We Share: We share knowledge, best practice and make decisions based on trust, dialogue, commitment and engagement.
About the role
The Senior Engagement Communications Manager will help deliver our communications strategy as we continuously improve our support for the organisation, helping deliver on our purpose and drive growth.
This role will have visibility at the highest levels and build relationships with colleagues in communications, HR, operations and marketing, amongst other teams, all over the world. The role is remote-based – the business has long operated with a virtual HQ, with the vast majority of corporate colleagues also working remotely, including the communications team.
With a heavy focus on engagement, the role will nonetheless have a wide scope, reflective of a small and nimble Group communications team.
1. Seek, create and share engaging content with colleagues and the outside world.
2. Ensure our global communications channels are delivering, focused on internal audiences.
3. Help deliver effective corporate news communications to relevant audiences.
4. Help drive our leadership engagement plan, channels and events.
5. Support our regions and countries with their engagement efforts.
6. Own and deliver comms support for specific major projects, inc. sustainability and engagement initiatives.
7. Build strong and effective relationships across the business.
8. Contribute to the comms strategy as it develops year on year.
What are we looking for in our Senior Engagement Communications Manager
1. At least 5 years’ experience working in the communications function of large global businesses, ideally with PLC experience.
2. Very strong writer, able to identify key messages and get to the point quickly, who naturally thinks ‘receiver’ not ‘transmitter’.
3. Aware of how to use the latest communications methods, with a keen understanding of digital platforms.
4. Possessed of a flexible approach, and a complete to finish, delivery-focused mindset – a strong planner who can also ‘roll up sleeves’ and get things done.
5. Naturally confident, comfortable with autonomy and taking ownership.
6. Proven ability to form strong and collaborative relationships quickly.
7. Comfortable with ambiguity.
8. Positive and can-do attitude - A breakthrough thinker, looking to always constructively challenge and improve.
Role is remotely based, although some limited travel may be required.
What We Offer:
At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
1. Work-life balance
2. 26 days annual leave
3. Pension
4. Discretionary Bonus
5. Discounted staff pet care
6. Free Parking available at Head Office
7. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
IVC Evidensia UK
IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Danielle Hughes from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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