Internal Communications Specialist

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Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity
We have an exciting NEW opportunity for an Internal Communications Specialist to join our growing Global Manufacturing business unit (DPM&S).

The successful candidate will work to develop, deploy and monitor a global communications plan and associated activities across all manufacturing sites, working closely with central Comms stakeholders whilst representing the manufacturing division in order to leverage existing company channels.

The Internal Communication Specialist will focus on improving speed, consistency, clarity and inclusivity of messaging to support the change agenda within the DPM&S Division.

The Challenge
So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Working with key stakeholders to develop a Global communications plan for DPM&S to ensure consistent delivery of key messages and information
• Design and deliver internal communications, including planning, design, delivery, measurement, and review
• Work in partnership with HR team and comms ambassadors to maximise reach and effectiveness of comms initiatives
• Work closely with the Group Content and Comms Manager, to ensure that the specific needs of DPM&S are represented when Company communications plans are formulated
• Working with relevant stakeholders to develop a consistent brand image for all DPM&S internal training content and strategies to increase engagement of frontline employees
• Develop and promote the positive branding of Skipton manufacturing site as part of DPM&S recruitment strategy in order to support the attraction of high calibre candidates
• Create and maintain DPM&S content calendar/plan for all comms channels

About You
Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Confident and highly effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, planning and analytical skills
• Strong MS Word and Powerpoint skills
• Collaborative in approach with ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders internal and external to Dechra
• Experience in developing online content is desirable
• Experience within manufacturing environment or comparable where large numbers of employees may not have access to all modern communication channels is preferres
• Strong Project Management skills

The may involve some domestic and international travel to other Dechra sites

About Your Application
All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com

Job Type: Full-time