Communications Manager

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Communications Manager

Jewson

Coventry

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, proactive, trusted and driven Communications Manager to join our business. You will be focusing on our iconic Jewson brand and be responsible for leading internal communications planning, delivery and execution and inform, engage and inspire colleagues with our story of business transformation. The Jewson brand covers more than 550 retail sites and more than 6,000 colleagues.

You will join a passionate and knowledgeable Brand, Digital and Communications team at Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland who operate in support of all 34 of Saint-Gobain’s brands in the UK & Ireland and will be the lead communications person to help us communicate with colleagues about our strategy and change. Supported by two colleagues you will develop, mentor and guide them to become an effective, trusted team welcoming to colleagues, proactive, trusted and collaborative.

What will I be doing in the role?

In the role you will be responsible for:

• Devising and implementing a communications plan to support the business’ critical change and transformation
• Work closely with a wide-range of senior stakeholders to support their communications need and advise and shape the message the plan to maximise the impact of communications – ultimately being a trusted and respected adviser
• Managing all internal communications projects - from design, to execution and review and become immersed in the Jewson brand supporting colleagues at all levels
• Ensuring communications channels are effectively used, developed and insights gained to continuously improve the effectiveness and impact of communications in support of the business’ strategy
• Support, and in some cases, lead the delivery of colleague focused events and conferences and use your experience to design the events to inspire and engage colleagues in the business’ change and transformation
• Play an active part in the Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland Brand, Digital and Communications team and the effectiveness of the channels used to reach all colleagues
• Deputise for the Director: Brand, Digital and Communications in relation to internal communication projects where necessary
• Be a champion of the brand – ensuring all communications are professional, easy to understand, informative and apply the correct brand tone, style and narrative. Ensuring the same is delivered by members of the team.
• Work collaboratively on a wide range of projects – developing, informing or advising their communications and where needed take ownership of communications requirements
• Deliver all customer interactions with a strong customer service culture and expect the same from your team.
• Manage, mentor, support and coach colleagues in your team to support their development and success.

Although we do require someone with exposure to working in a similar Communications Management role within a manufacturing environment, we are open to reviewing applications from candidates across different sectors as we feel a positive attitude and a commitment to your learning and development are most important. If you haven’t worked in this industry, that’s okay, we will support your learning to help you develop with us.

What about the business I’ll be joining?

While you will be focussed 100% on Jewson, there are 34 fascinating Saint-Gobain businesses that form part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, including many of the most respected in the construction industry. At Saint-Gobain we have a clear mission – to create great living places, and are deeply committed to a strong set of values. We focus on innovation, sustainability, customer intimacy and being open, responsible, collaborative and encourage diversity.

Saint-Gobain is the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, with over 170,000 employees and operations in 67 countries worldwide. With such a significant presence we are proud to offer our employees a career without boundaries…

What will I get in return?

We of course offer a wide range of benefits, well beyond a competitive salary. We also offer a commitment to develop you personally and help you develop a rewarding career. Progression in Saint-Gobain isn’t always upwards; talented employees also move into new and exciting functions or indeed overseas, to one of the 67 countries in which we operate. The one thing you can be sure of is that you can have an exciting and varied career at Saint-Gobain, where only you set the boundaries to your success.

Are Saint-Gobain an Inclusive employer?

We’re working hard to be, and we’re keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, what football team you support, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you!

We believe that working in a diverse business can be more enjoyable, teams can be more innovative, and make better decisions. We already employ many fantastic people from diverse backgrounds, but we still want to do more.

To apply, please click below to register and submit your CV on our careers site. We will be in touch with you after your application to tell you about the next stages

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