Internal Communications Coordinator

Who sets the standards, to ensure that anything that can be measured is done so with consistency and reliability? We do. Through our vital research, the National Physical Laboratory is helping support scientific and commercial innovations, international trade, environmental protection and health and wellbeing. With so much going on, we've got lots to communicate. As an Internal Communications Coordinator, you'll help get our message out there. At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary ways and you could too. As we continue to stretch boundaries, there's a lot to get excited about and share. It's the perfect opportunity to expand on your internal communications experience, as you support the delivery of a wide range of communication programmes and channels. Not only will you ensure our news and information is communicated clearly and effectively, you'll also make sure anything we produce epitomises best practice and is aligned with our brand and style guidelines. In addition, you will help to create and maintain important information on our SharePoint-based intranet, and ensure our internal events are delivered efficiently and effectively. Naturally, you'll see that everything you do is done to the highest standards, on time and within budget. We work in a hybrid way, but flexibility and the ability to be in the office at least 2 to 3 days a week is important, dues to the nature of the role.

With a genuine interest in building on your internal communications experience, you understand the principles and are eager to put that to good use. You have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organising skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and a drive to deliver your work efficiently and effectively
• Confidence with using Office 365 tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Stream, Planner
• Experience in creating and editing SharePoint pages
What's more you're willing to learn, try new approaches, and are a good team player. Beyond that, we're looking for someone who'll thrive in an environment like ours. At NPL, we learn from each other, respect each other and work together to do better. For ourselves and for our customers.

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we're creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page. We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we're always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.