Communications Manager

Are you an ambitious communications professional looking for your next challenge? Perhaps working in a communications agency and looking to move in-house? We're currently looking for someone just like you to join Sodexo as our Communications Manager! The ability to tell a good story and strong editorial experience with a keen eye for detail is essential. You'll work with senior stakeholders so you'll have the ability to articulate and convey ideas confidently, influence and impact decisions, manage and meet their expectations whilst ensuring you're managing your priorities. You'll bring new ideas to how we communicate, so creative and digital experience and flair, would really set you apart from your competition. To be truly successful you'll be passionate about what you do and how you do it! You'll be based in our Salford office, just outside Media City, working alongside other communications, PR and creative professionals. As a multi award-winning employer and one with a strong UK and global brand and communications team, we can offer a world of opportunities to develop and progress. Main Responsibilities

• Create high quality internal communications content and campaigns - produce written materials and manage the delivery of creative content
• Support an ongoing programme of employee communication e.g. social, roadshows and news alerts
• Plan and execute key employee communications events - roadshows, webinars etc
• Update internal digital channels - manager intranet, employee website, employee Facebook etc
• Help promote Sodexo's participation in charity fundraising and volunteering for Sodexo's Stop Hunger charity
• Measure and evaluate the overall impact of communications on employees: recommend and implement improvements where appropriate
External communications
• Support delivery of an external communications programme that supports the business' go-to-market plans and growth strategies
• Support the creation of PR materials and content assets - news releases, social content, video, photography, presentations etc
• Manage the relationship with the social media team for the region to brief in the right digital support for the segment plans
• Create and project manage delivery of comms plans for sales, marketing and trade events in the business, bringing in expertise from the wider communications team
• Manage the work of agencies and freelancers delivering content and PR
  
  + Graduate calibre and a professional or higher qualification in communications or corporate communications.
+ Proven communications experience, with experience of employee communications, either in-house or in an agency + Strong editorial eg. writing for the web, sub-editing with attention to detail and an eye for a good story, content creation and digital experience + Proven social media, digital and creative experience
• Where we can be flexible:
+ Employee communications experience would be a distinct advantage

Package DescriptionCompetitive Salary + BonusWorking with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!About The CompanyAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.