Full time (we welcome flexible working discussions) An opportunity to make a difference At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we’re looking for a talented Communications Manager to join our award-winning team. As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We’re the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term. The role – what you’ll be doing As a Communications Manager your role is hugely important and will include: Being a positive and active member of our communications team, driving forward our communications strategy to support achievement of our mission, vision and values Working closely with colleagues in Human Resources to support delivery of our People Strategy, focusing on our EVP - including highlighting our commitment to learning and development - and recruitment, showcasing how we are an employer of choice,. Supporting the Head of Communications, particularly with creation and delivery of all internal communications. Creating engaging, multi-channel content for internal and external audiences. Policy and Communications – the team you’ll be part of The Policy & Communications function exists to support the delivery of our corporate strategy thereby delivering on our purpose for our Partner Funds, by: enabling our Partner Funds to retain and enhance their trust and confidence in Border to Coast; positioning our Partner Funds, as Border to Coast, positively in the minds of external stakeholders as a leading long-term investors, with a strong and influential voice on issues such as responsible investment; exerting influence with policy-makers to ensure that the framework around pooling continues to deliver value for our Partner Funds; protecting and enhancing the reputation of Border to Coast as the leading LGPS pool; through our collective scale, use our voice and influence to drive best practice in the investment management industry; driving colleague understanding of, and engagement with, the mission, values and strategy of Border to Coast; promoting Border to Coast as leading employer – and as an attractive organisation for people to join. About you - and the value you’ll bring to our team We’re looking for a strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and excels at operational delivery. You’ll have a passion for building understanding of our purpose, strategy and culture, promoting transparency and delivering excellent communication. You’re a self-starter with initiative who excels in a fast paced and dynamic environment. You’ll have strong organisational and planning skills and be comfortable with multi-tasking. You’ll be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines and have a solid level of numeracy, understanding financial data. You’ll be a first-rate communicator and team player, able to build effective working relationships and produce creative content that will enhance and develop our friendly, supportive and inclusive culture. Your background and experience in internal communications will help us to continue to embed our EVP, company values and behaviours with colleagues. Why join Border to Coast? At Border to Coast, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to excellent benefits: Hybrid working (our guideline is more days in the office each week than working from home) Vitality Health Insurance for all employees Employee Assistance Programme A generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays Professional Development including the opportunity to gain fully funded qualifications (e.g. IMC) Critical Illness Cover Pension scheme Stunning Leeds city centre location only a short walk to the train station Cycle to work scheme Life Assurance of 6 times of salary Sustainable travel plans and public transport discounts Range of discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants Onsite gym