Senior Internal Communications Adviser

We're looking for an organised and creative storyteller to help grow and manage our central Internal Communications team. 

You will lead on a range of internal communication activities, engaging with colleagues across the organisation to ensure they are communicated with effectively.  

You will also support our current business transformation focus throughout the group.  

What you'll do

In this role, you will: 

• keep colleagues throughout the YTL UK Group up to date with important information, for a time, this will particularly focus on business transformation initiatives
• deliver key messages, narratives and information in succinct and engaging ways
• be an active participant supporting the business change team
• research and identify opportunities for internal communication improvements so colleagues feel better informed
• research and identify news stories across the company and ensure they are published in a way that makes them understandable and easy to read
• provide advice to management level on internal communication matters and produce plans that can be implemented
• manage the content schedule for the week, month and year, ensuring it aligns with relevant business objectives and performance commitments
• lead on communications for the business transformation team to assist smooth transition and ensure colleagues feel suitably informed
• deputise for the Group Head of Internal Communications when needed, and support Internal Communications Officer(s).   

There will be times when you will be expected to help in other areas of the department, including occasional events  (internal and external).  

What you'll need

In this varied role, we are looking for: 

• excellent communication skills with experience either in media or corporate affairs (preferably with NCTJ, PR or equivalent qualification)
• exceptional writing skills with the ability to write accurate, concise, sharp copy for a variety of audiences 
• strong influencing skills and stakeholder management 
• proofreading experience 
• excellent communication skills and to be able to communicate with staff at all levels to research and source news items or content for customer literature 
• meeting tight deadlines, working under pressure and turning around copy accurately and timely 
• a good understanding of how media operate and dealing with media enquiries in a way that protects the reputation of the company 
• experience dealing with crisis communications 
• an ability to write strategic communications plans and manage content plans 
• strong interpersonal skills 
• basic analytical skills to interpret engagement levels 
• experience using content management systems .

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.