Internal Communications Manager - IP

Enter key information about the role including 4-5 main day-to-day responsibilities. Think about what background the ideal candidate will have including essential skills, experience and qualifications., Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.

As an internal communications manager, you'll source and write content that engages; support management of our digital internal channels mix; and get insights from our comms data to help make things better every time. You’ll combine journalism and writing skills, and a knack for influencing and engaging people at all levels, with some soft technical skills to help make our internal communications best in the industry.

To do well in our team, you'll need to:

Have a journalist outlook to help you source stories from across the organisation.

Love creating compelling content that's relevant, useful and interesting, while being on brand, in our tone of voice and accessible

Understand the importance of targeted content and how to deliver it effectively

Be comfortable giving guidance on content and channels at all levels in the organisation

Enjoy working at pace with lots of stakeholders and a variety of tasks

Bring new ideas and challenge our existing ways of working, helping us deliver a better employee experience., Get creative and use plain English. Use the Speak Passenger guide. Make it short, make it clear, make it warm.

At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!

The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula.
Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

· Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.

· A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.

· GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network.

· Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.

· A range of Pension schemes to choose from

· Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, flexible working, flexible leave, and enhanced family friendly support.

· 5 days paid volunteering leave.

· 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community., Salary: This role is a Band 4B– £35,582- £40,029 per annum.