Internal Communications Business Partner - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Introduction

We are looking for an Internal Communications Business Partner to join our team for a 12-month secondment/FTC.

You will work closely with the Head of Internal Communications and Senior Business Partners to develop and deliver a variety of communications plans, channels and messaging designed to enable understanding of and engagement with Southeastern’s business objectives, ensuring they are aligned to our business plan, mission, vision, values, and purpose.

As an Internal Communications Business Partner, you will support the business with internal communications advice, and produce presentations for internal events and management forums. You will work with suppliers to design and deliver effective internal communication plans to help business areas achieve their objectives and priorities.

Hours

This role is a Monday-Friday role with standard office hours and will be hybrid role where you will be based at either our modern Head Office in London Bridge or working remotely. There is the potential for flexible working in this role and this can be discussed at interview. 

Role Responsibility

You will have a number of accountabilities and responsibilities in this role, that will include but not be limited to:

• Delivering elements of the Internal Communications strategy and plan, ensuring that all activity underpins and increases understanding of our vision, mission and values, corporate strategic objectives, activities, and narratives.
• Providing written and digital content for our news channel and supporting the delivery of our weekly colleague newsletter and company intranet.
• Producing reports to measure channels and ensuring they meet their objectives. 
• Ensuring all content is people-focused, clear, consistent, and appropriately targeted.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to support colleagues across the business by providing advice and guidance on appropriate communication strategies.
• Developing and delivering creative, multi-directional internal communication and engagement campaigns to agreed deadlines and budget.
• Developing and delivering annual internal communications plans for our Diversity and Inclusion strategy.
• Managing and arranging corporate photography and filming shoots for internal use.
• Planning and managing events (such as management forums).

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven track record in assisting in the delivery of successful communication campaigns.
• Previous experience in internal communications.
• Experience in planning and producing communication and publicity material.
• Proven ability to present complex material in a simple, understandable way.
• Experience of project management, time management and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent copy writing and proof-reading skills.
• Understanding of print production process and design.
• Good judgement and intuition – with an eye for a story that will appeal to our colleagues.
• Adobe Suite, video editing and Canva skills would be an advantage

Package Description

Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme 
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• Up to 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

About the Company

About Southeastern

Southeastern runs train services into London from Kent and East Sussex, operating almost 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers, serving 176 stations and covering 540 miles of track.

Just over 4,600 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can come to work, feel safe and comfortable and able to do everything to the best of their ability. Read about some of the great Diversity and Inclusion initiatives our Head of Colleague Experience has been leading on here. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and it matters to us that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

We have also won the Top Employer award at the Women in Rail Awards 2022!

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. 

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SOUTHEASTERN is owned by SE Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains.

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