Internal Communications Manager in Reading

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.

Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Internal Communications Manager to join our existing HR team.

The role:

As Internal Communications Manager you will manage and deliver tactical internal communications to all Blatchford employees, supporting the Blatchford Strategic Plan, the People Strategy and in line with the Employer of Choice objective.

Key duties:

• Supporting the development of engagement and belief in Blatchford's vision and strategy with employees and other stakeholders.
• Developing relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
• Helping to develop and embed a suite of internal communication tools, templates, and processes to build communication capability.
• Providing proofing and editorial assistance as required
• Supporting the (annual) Employee Engagement survey and assisting the leadership team, with action plans.
• Understanding all stakeholders, their communication and change management needs to shape a plan for connecting employees to a common vision, strategy, values, and key priorities.
• Managing production, design, and distribution of all internal communications.
• Managing internal campaigns with relevant stakeholders.
• Providing support to the Senior Leadership team, to increase visibility, leadership impact, communication channels, engagement activities and networking capability in the business.

What are we looking for?

As Internal Communications Manager, you will have the following:

Key skills:

• Degree in English, Marketing or Communications.
• Previous experience in a communications, marketing, or employee engagement role.
• Creative, curious, and inventive
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrable examples of producing engaging content
• Copy writing and proof-reading skills.
• Available for occasional national and international travel.

What can we off you?

As Internal Communications Manager, you will receive the following :

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• 25 days holiday, rising after service.
• Ability to purchase additional holiday.
• Flexible/hybrid working.
• On demand pay
• Pension
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.