Internal Communications and Engagement Advisor

Department: Clients and Markets
Duration: 12-month contract
Location: Scotland or UK Remote
Reports to: Internal Communications and Engagement Manager
Reference no: 7127

The Role

Are you a passionate internal communications professional with a proven track record of producing creative content and campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences?

The world's largest law firm, Dentons, is seeking a self-starting, creative internal communications professional to join their Internal Communications & Engagement team in the UK, Ireland and Middle East (UKIME) region. A part of a busy team of three sitting in the wider Clients & Markets team, the successful candidate (FTC for maternity cover) will partner with the Internal Communications & Engagement Manager to produce internal content and publications for partner and firm wide audiences. They will also be responsible to devise and execute internal comms materials and that articulate the region's strategy and supporting narrative; support its business priorities and initiatives; and spotlight and celebrate its people and the successes for the firm's clients. 

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Internal Communications & Engagement Manager to develop and deliver high-quality content for internal channels, in support of agreed initiatives including:
  • Day-to-day/BAU written content production for UKIME intranet and internal publications for partners, lawyers and business services professionals, ensuring content is timely, informative and engaging. Eager to upskill to feature writing and full newsletter editorial management. 
  • Video: concept/series development, storyboarding and project management with video producer or self-created using an internal tool.
  • Other dynamic media creation, including bespoke infographics, banners, screensavers and AV reels to supplement campaigns and initiatives.
• Contribute to devising and implementing impactful and engaging multi-channel campaigns and tactics to drive overall business strategy and performance across multiple functional areas, such as HR, Finance, Operations, Risk/Compliance, etc.  
• Assist with preparation/content organisation for major internal broadcast events, including Firmwide Townhalls and Partner meetings, supporting on executive leader materials and comms where necessary.
• Work with select business stakeholders to build internal communications templates for them to use to self-service their internal comms requirements.
• Produce monthly analytics reports on digital content to continually refine comms approaches and tactics to best meet needs of the business.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5+ experience in journalism or communications roles (in-house or agency), strong preference for internal and/or change communications experience.
• Proven success in developing and executing internal communications materials and memos with the ability to apply that thinking when taking on new projects/campaigns.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with superb attention to detail.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to see messages and content through different audience lenses.
• Highly organised and deadline oriented, with the ability to quickly prioritise changing workloads.
• Creative thinker and adept storyteller, with the ability to tell engaging and powerful stories through words and visuals, and an understanding of the creative design process.
• Collaborative, resilient team player who deals well with ambiguity and complex structures.
• Ability to build strong relationships within a broad range of stakeholders.
• Action-orientated with high energy, positivity, agility and pragmatism.
• Aptitude to understand the business strategy, challenges and opportunities and have the ability to translate into impactful communications/narratives.

Desirable

• Degree-level qualification and/or specialisation in strategic communications, public relations, internal communication, digital marketing or journalism.
• Practical video editing skills (Premier Pro nice to have but not essential).
• Experience working in a law firm (preferred) and complex professional services organisation.
• Membership of professional body (e.g. CIPR, IOIC).

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email  recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.