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Brightwork are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a global life science company for the recruitment of a Communications Specialist to join their team in West Lothian.
Role - Communications Specialist
As a key member of the Global Communications department, you will play a leading role in developing internal communication strategy and lead on its implementation through plans and campaigns.
Duties will include:
- Support the development of internal communications strategy to engage staff and build employee advocacy. Lead its implementation through various communications initiatives and campaigns all tracked and reported through metrics/data and surveys.
- Responsible for managing and updating the Company intranet and lead the redevelopment of the staff intranet.
- Prepare internal content plan linked to Company strategy and ongoing issues / topics; this includes writing and publication of global news articles.
- Work closely with Human Resources, coaching members of the team, to always ensure high-quality internal communications and alignment in tone, brand, and cadence of messaging with employees.
- Support communications around financial publications and other communication projects (e.g., video production, on-site photography).
- Perform proofreading and copyediting.
- Support the creation and updating of global communication materials (e.g., Q&As, executive summaries).
The successful candidate will have:
- First-class communication skills both written and oral.
- Strong writing skills and the ability to simplify and explain complex information for lay-audiences.
- Highly proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite (notably Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro), Mailchimp, WordPress and other digital platforms including social media.
- Skilled at video editing and design (desirable).
- Strong team player who uses own initiative to progress tasks.
- Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders of varying levels of seniority.
- Ability to use discretion and tact when dealing with confidential/sensitive information.
This is a great opportunity to join a team working worldwide through an exciting period of growth. Working across various projects both internally and externally. If this is of interest please submit your details today for a confidential chat!
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