Our local authority client based in Exeter are urgently seeking an experienced Internal Communications & Engagement Manager.

*£349.55 a day Umbrella*

Working arrangements

We are looking for someone to work from the Exeter HQ office a minimum once a week, usually a Wednesday. Plus ad hoc days as required. 37 hours a week however part time/ flexi working will be consider.

Job Role

You will take on the role of Communications and Engagement Manager within the Internal and Engagement communications team for a period of up to 12 months. The team is led by the Internal Comms and Engagement Lead. You will play a key role in team working alongside another manager and a senior executive providing expert advice to departments on their internal communications projects and campaigns. This is a busy operational team who are the heart of Met Office internal, strategy and engagement activity.

Your key duties

* Provide expert internal communications advice and support to different teams across the Met Office, ensuring their communications align with the internal communications principles and are planned on the forward look.

* Work closely with Directorate change partners to support the delivery of key piece of organisational change projects and initiatives.

* Be an active part of the internal communications team supporting the daily operational running and duties of the team including responding to enquires, monitoring of channels, providing ad hoc advice.

* Support a variety of internal communications channels such as MetNet intranet, viva engage, all staff briefings, town halls

* Develop relationships and act as a trusted advisor with senior leaders and managers on internal communications.

Essential criteria, skills and experience

* Experience of working in internal communications or change communications

* Demonstrable experience of working with internal clients and departments to develop campaigns or deliver initiatives.

* Demonstrable experience of communications project or campaign management and delivery, meeting challenging targets.

* Confidence and ability to convince others of a course of action, even when it is not the obvious one.

* Strong teamwork skills and flexibility in approach to work with the ability to prioritise and juggle multiple projects without losing focus, leading external and internal resources to meet challenging deadlines.

* An ability to write creatively and convincingly and experience of latest communications techniques

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful