Programme Communications Lead - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Weir

Description

Programme Communications Lead
UK
Remote with travel to Glasgow

Purpose of Role:

The Programme Communications Lead will be responsible for leading the communications workstream to support change management and engagement within complex global organisational change programmes across Weir.

Working in collaboration with stakeholders, you will devise and deliver impactful and effective change communications to support business transformation. For major programmes, you will work on a seconded basis as part of the programme team.

In addition, you will be Weir's subject matter expert in change communications and will build capability and expertise that can be leveraged across the organisation.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Focus Area:

Accountable for the development and delivery of the change communications strategy for business transformation programmes including delivery of high quality communications plans that cover multiple stakeholder groups.

• Focus Area:

Effective management of key stakeholders, including external partners, building relationships, developing a clear vision for change and engaging teams in that vision.

• Focus Area:

Leading the internal communications workstream of major change programmes, setting key milestones and appropriate measurement and evaluation.

• Focus Area:

Produce engaging content in multiple formats and multiple languages, incorporating story-telling, briefings and events to high editorial and design standards.

• Safety First:

Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• A proven track record of leading change communications in a multi-year global, organisation-wide business transformation, devising and executing communications plans
• Ability to manage communications in a matrix organisation with multiple internal stakeholders
• An excellent and persuasive communicator, including written skills, confident presentation skills and the ability to gain the respect of colleagues at all levels
• Knowledge of Change management methodology is essential e.g. Prosci and qualification is desirable

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable.

Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost.

With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future.

We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

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