Group Communications Manager - Manchester, United Kingdom - Brambles

Description

Job Description

The Group Communications Manager, Supply Chain has responsibility for leading global communications for the Supply Chain function of Brambles Group, ensuring that we effectively engage internally with remote, Service Centre based colleagues through high quality, targeted internal communications.

The role can be based in any CHEP/ Brambles location globally but will require overlap with UK, South Africa and east-coast US working hours.

Your mission:

• Review/audit Global Supply Chain communications to identify and address opportunities to improve the reach and engagement with communications for Service Centre based colleagues
• Bring insight on best practice communications from other companies and industries also connecting with remote or field based employees
• Provide communications counsel, business partnership and support to the Global Supply Chain leadership team and other key stakeholders
• In addition to communications within the Global Supply Chain, work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and leadership team to agree what should be communicated from the function to the rest of the organisation
• Lead the planning, writing, editing and executing of communications for and from the Global Supply Chain
• Define, track and analyze key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communications to continually improve.

Your experience and skillset:

• Background/ experience in related field (e.g. Communications, Marketing etc)
• Previous experience in communicating with remote audiences (service centers, warehouses, retail) in a global business, with cross-cultural understanding
• Creativity and "appetite" for driving change, paired with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ideally experience in using a range of communications channels (e.g. Populo, Sharepoint, Viva Engage etc.) and tools (e.g. Canva, video editing software)
• Ability to collect and analyze data to help drive improvements in communication approaches and delivery
• Excellent relationship building, collaboration and influencing abilities
• Some understanding of the logistics industry desirable

(UK)The Perks...

• Certified Top 100 Global Employers
• Annual bonus (typically 15%) based on company and individual performance
• Car allowance
• Generous Share Scheme
• Private healthcare (family cover)
• Flexible / Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays and the option to buy and sell 5 additional days leave each year
• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous retail discounts

Interested...? Apply by submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you