Internal Communications Manager - York George Stephenson House

1. Develop editorial policy and guidelines for internal communications channels in Wales Route.

2. Manage the delivery of IC content to time and production deadlines, with the appropriate tone, language, content and house-style.

3. Support the Senior Communications Manager for Wales Route and work closely with the central Internal Communications team to develop and deliver Network Rail’s internal communications strategy.

4. Implement regular reviews of the multi-media internal communications channels to improve effectiveness.

5. Develop and deliver production schedules for internal communications channels.

6. Work with IC Business Partners for Wales to deliver internal communications content that meets business objectives.

7. Work collaboratively with other Communications colleagues to deliver “joined-up” internal and external messages.

· Education to degree level or professional qualification in Communications

· Sound knowledge of strategic corporate communications practices

· Substantial experience of internal communication

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

· Ability to influence and impact key decisions at a senior level

· Ability to shape and deliver key messages to various audiences and their individual needs

· Experience of managing a team

· Excellent writing skills

· Editorial/journalist skills

Desirable

· Experience of Project/ budgetary control management

· Change management experience