Communications Specialist

Brightwork are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a global life science company for the recruitment of a Communications Specialist to join their team in West Lothian. 

Role - Communications Specialist

As a key member of the Global Communications department, you will play a leading role in developing internal communication strategy and lead on its implementation through plans and campaigns.

Duties will include:

• Support the development of  internal communications strategy to engage staff and build employee advocacy. Lead its implementation through various communications initiatives and campaigns all tracked and reported through metrics/data and surveys.
• Responsible for managing and updating the Company intranet and lead the redevelopment of the staff intranet.
• Prepare internal content plan linked to Company strategy and ongoing issues / topics; this includes writing and publication of global news articles.
• Work closely with Human Resources, coaching members of the team, to always ensure high-quality internal communications and alignment in tone, brand, and cadence of messaging with employees.
• Support communications around financial publications and other communication projects (e.g., video production, on-site photography).
• Perform proofreading and copyediting.
• Support the creation and updating of global communication materials (e.g., Q&As, executive summaries).

The successful candidate will have:

• First-class communication skills both written and oral.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to simplify and explain complex information for lay-audiences.
• Highly proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite (notably Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro), Mailchimp, WordPress and other digital platforms including social media.
• Skilled at video editing and design (desirable).
• Strong team player who uses own initiative to progress tasks.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders of varying levels of seniority.
• Ability to use discretion and tact when dealing with confidential/sensitive information.

This is a great opportunity to join a team working worldwide through an exciting period of growth. Working across various projects both internally and externally. If this is of interest please submit your details today for a confidential chat!

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