Internal Communications Executive

Salary: Up to 26,000
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Remote or hybrid approach with occasional travel to Bromsgrove Head Office
Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave increasing to 35 days' with length of service + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-Site Free Parking

We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic Internal Comms Exec to join our growing team.

About us

Polaris is one of the UK's leading children's services providers with services covering independent fostering and adoption, residential services, education, leaving care and a range of bespoke children's services contracts.

Who we're looking for

We're on the hunt for an Internal Communications Executive to assist in delivering effective communications and engaging campaigns across our community. You'll work closely with the Internal Communications Manager to plan, publish and maintain content covering a variety of topics.

You will also assist in managing our internal communications platform, The Exchange. Liaising with our community's Exchange Champions, you will encourage high-quality, self-generated content that meets the organisational objectives and standards.

As part of the Marketing team, you'll work closely with colleagues to develop and deliver a wide range of creative assets across the community.

Finally, you will assist the Internal Communications Manager to deliver a number of large scale, internal events such as 'The Big Sing Off' and our annual 'Senior Leadership Conference'.

We're big on getting the work/life balance right and a number of the marketing team already work remotely. We're open to this role being remote too, however, travel to our Bromsgrove office will be required along with occasionally visiting some of our regional offices.

Role Details

The Internal Comms Exec will work closely with the Internal Comms Manager to establish and maintain effective communications from the business to our colleagues and foster families.

You will communicate with our people through a variety of channels and assist in managing our internal comms platform, The Exchange. The Internal Comms Exec will also support the Internal Comms Manager, and other internal stakeholders to deliver a range of in-person and online events.

You also will assist in developing a comprehensive communications strategy and help to drive the Internal Comms function forward.

You will report directly to the Internal Communications Manager but will have support form the whole of the Marketing team.

The chosen candidate will have the following:

• Minimum of 1 years' experience working in a marketing or communications environment
• GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent in Maths and English
• An excellent level of written and verbal English
• Excellent attention to detail and proof-reading skills
• Experience in producing campaign performance reports
• Creative skills for contributing new and innovative ideas

Organisational skills of Internal Comms Executive

• Strong organisational skills and communication skills a must.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Capacity to prioritise and work on multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and flexibly
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and resourceful with a 'can-do' attitude

Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week of 18th November.

If you would like to find out a little more about this role or if you have any questions, please get in touch with or