Internal Communications Manager

Mackenzie Jones

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP279-645

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client are a logistics and supply chain service provider. They are a large multi national with 10, 000 direct employees Globally.

Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will (whilst staying in synch with the overall Marketing and Communications Strategy) lead the development and implementation of a group wide Internal Communications strategy.

Your role will be to establish internal communication channels and stimulate the flow of content to ensure regular, timely and relevant flow of information throughout the organization, and to support improved employee engagement and cultural change across the organization.

Whilst this role reports to the Marketing Dept, you will work very closely with the HR, team to understand culture change required across organization, and utilize communications strategies and techniques to bring about organizational culture change.

Utilizing appropriate communications strategies, work with HR to develop Employee Engagement plans in order to promote staff loyalty and satisfaction.
Continuous improvement of core internal communication channels and establishment of new channels using the full range of tools including but not limited to newsletters, events, intranet, cascade briefing etc.
Take ownership of the intranet and develop this as a key channel for communication.
Development of a network of internal communication champions within each business unit to stimulate content and provide feedback for internal communication activity.
Working closely with the HR team and other corporate departments, develop plans to communicate specific initiatives within a structured and coherent framework.
Work with business units to develop communication plans specific to each team which support the Corporate Communications strategy but support flow of information at a more focused level.
Develop and manage internal crisis communication plans in synch with external crisis communication planning.
Be responsible for all copy writing activity relating to internal communication.
Work with the Corporate Facilities team to develop series of internal social / networking events.
Perform any other duties within the marketing and communications function as required.

Requirements

5 years experience within a marketing or communications role, of which a minimum of 2 years experience in a dedicated internal communications post within an international organization.

Experience implementing and working with websites and intranet and content management systems.

Excellent copywriting skills.

English MUST be your first language.

Very strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent networking and relationship skills.

Must be prepared to travel to remote locations as required (once a quarter for 1 or 2 days).

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

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