Internal Communications Manager

Duration: 12-month Secondment (Internal Candidate) or 12-month Fixed Term Contract (External Candidate). (Please note, secondments are subject to line manager approval, please discuss this with them before applying)., The Communications function is responsible for presenting a consistent narrative about the company and its strategy. We integrate Network Rail's long-term business strategy with its external stakeholder communications and internal employee engagement.

What does the average day look like?

As a business partner, you’ll support around 5,000 colleagues who are providing services critical to the running of the railway.

Day to day you’ll be responsible for:

· Helping to deliver Network Rail’s communications strategy

· Supporting the development and implementation of strategic communication plans

· Delivering high-quality engaging and targeted communications through various channels

· Giving sound communications advise to colleagues of all levels

· Education to degree level or equivalent qualification or holds a professional qualification in communications or can demonstrate equivalent relevant experience

· Proven experience in successfully shaping and delivering key messages to various audiences and meeting their individual needs

· Ability to provide guidance on communication issues and develop strategies to support business objectives

· Demonstrable excellent written communications skills

· Ability to produce accurate and effective content quickly and to deadlines

· Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· Demonstrable experience of Office 365 and SharePoint

Desirable Criteria

· Experience in video recording and editing

· Experience communicating with harder to reach audiences (not office based)

· Project or change management experience

· Customer service and collaborative approach mindset, Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Some of our great benefits:

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.

Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train tickets.

️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more….