Head of Internal Communications Job Vacancy

Head of Internal Communications 

Location: Commutable distance to Winchester at least twice a week 

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Total Package 

Lead development & execution of plans to realise the internal and/or external communications vision, with a significant impact on improving the internal and external perception of Arqiva 

The role  

 • Develops and executes plans to deliver the internal or external communications vision and strategy for Arqiva, with a significant impact on improved internal or external perceptions of Arqiva 

• Leads pan-Arqiva, reputation impacting communication activities and needs; clarifies outcomes sought and shapes the right communications approach and messaging 

• Sets and implements improvements to governance framework for internal/external communications assets, campaigns and channels; sponsors alignment with Marketing, Public Affairs 

•Accountable for protecting and building reputation via the media and/or external agencies 

•Partnering across Exco and Leaderships teams to influence, advise and coach on internal and external communication and messaging (pan Arqiva). 

• Manages a very significant portfolio of external communications providers, . media and creative agencies, to improve reputation and communications effectiveness/efficiency 

• Develops and executes plans to implement internal and external communications channel and platform strategy, to improve communications effectiveness/efficiency 

• Drives and acts on insight on internal or external perception using a range of measurement tools and techniques

The person 

 • Can prepare proposals and plans and then present them persuasively to gain support for delivery 

• Has exemplary communication skills, adapting to audience and channel to achieve outcomes that have impact 

• Has excellent relationship building and active listening skills and can adapt personal style to project team / stakeholder to ensure needs and outcomes are understood 

• Has the highest level of integrity and is comfortable working with sensitive information / in pressurised situations

• Substantial experience of internal or external communications and its application

• Is comfortable speaking on behalf of / representing the company on external forums / at events 

• Track record of applying the core skills of planning, channel management, message and content creation, and measurement relative to reach and impact to achieve impact, action and engagement 

• Experience of campaign management and engaging with media and/or external agencies to deliver business outcomes

Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.

Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us.

Your wellbeing…. Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work.