Job Introduction
Are you an ambitious communications professional looking for your next challenge? Perhaps working in a communications agency and looking to move in-house? We’re currently looking for someone just like you to join Sodexo as our Communications Manager !
The ability to tell a good story and strong editorial experience with a keen eye for detail is essential. You’ll work with senior stakeholders so you’ll have the ability to articulate and convey ideas confidently, influence and impact decisions, manage and meet their expectations whilst ensuring you’re managing your priorities.
You’ll bring new ideas to how we communicate, so creative and digital experience and flair, would really set you apart from your competition. To be truly successful you’ll be passionate about what you do and how you do it!
You’ll be based in our Salford office, just outside Media City, working alongside other communications, PR and creative professionals.
As a multi award-winning employer and one with a strong UK and global brand and communications team, we can offer a world of opportunities to develop and progress.
Main Responsibilities
* Content planning and strategy
o Designing a robust content and editorial plan ensuring content is maximised across regional channels
o Managing the flow and distinction between regional and segment content, leveraging items in the right way and deploying to the correct audiences
o Creating positive ways of working with segments to minimise duplication of messages
o Developing the relevant governance / editorial process around the publication of content via all channels to ensure content is verified and meets required standards
* Content deployment
o Planning and copywriting / editing news articles for all internal channels
o Creating compelling video and visual content to drive adoption and engagement
o Review and publication of communications content on internal and external channels via relevant Content Management Systems (CMS)
o Collaborate with internal stakeholders to plan, deliver and evaluate employee communications campaigns in support of business activities, and in line with storytelling themes
o Plan, develop and deliver content – based on skills – in support of campaigns, including photo, video, design and illustrations in conjunction with the Creative Lead and Content Hub
o Liaise with the wider Brand & Communications team and internal departments to plan, write, edit and distribute the weekly company e-newsletter working with the Employee & Change Communications Manager to balance editorial duties
o Lead on the content strategy for events run by the Brand & Communications team
o Other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager
The Ideal Candidate
* Timely development and publication of quality content on a weekly basis
* Regional content champion – partnering with segments and transversal functions to generate content, gathering stories and encouraging the growth of user generated content
* Planning, development, delivery and evaluation (monitoring and measurement) of impactful content and communications campaigns, with a quarterly review of outputs
* Advising on areas for content growth and improvement based on evidenced impact and effectiveness
* Editorial responsibilities for all channels
* Punctual delivery of content for all channels
* Ensure effective working relationship with partner agencies, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
* Provide effective support to Brand & Communications team to enable service delivery
Package Description
Salary Up to £40,000 + bonus
Possibility of working from home for 2-3 days a week
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.
Ready to be part of something greater?