Communications Officer

Job Description

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is a leading global container shipping company, created from the legacy of the three Japanese line companies now united as ONE. Our vision is to take the container shipping business to a new level connecting oceans and continentswith our extensive liner network service portfolio across over 100 countries.We have a global fleet of more than 250 vessels, actively participate in all major global trade lanes, run the latest IT systems and have an extensive terminal ownership portfolio. Our global headquarters are in Singapore with regional headquarters in HongKong, UK, USA and Brazil.Our core values include Quality, Reliability, Innovation and Customer Satisfaction built around a business in which we pride ourselves on Teamwork and Best Practice.We are looking for talented, motivated candidate to join our teamJob Purpose. To assist in the promotion of Ocean Network Express both internally and externally. Building relationships with stakeholders and liaising with ONE EUA offices to identify news and promotional opportunities, whilst providingsupport and guidance to EUA offices.Primary Job Responsibilities and MeasurementExternal Communications:

• PR & Brand Management

o Improve ONEs brand value in EUA region by standardising logo usage and making sure corporate guidelines are adhered to across EUA Region.o Enhance ONEs Brand personality in line with set PR strategyo Promotion of ONE through product placement opportunities such as, films, games, model creation, etc.o Collation and editing of ONE stories from EUA region to support GHQs external Brand Storieso Creation of EUA Press releases and social media postso Editing of Customer advisories and Global Press releaseso Content management of the EUA website, ensuring publication of news stories, latest photos, promotion of services and correct up to date contact information for all officesMedia Monitoringo Create and manage media database for ONE EUA press releaseso Circulate weekly press cuttings to senior management Assist in the development of ONE EUA social media and EUA website.Sales support Promotionso Provide promotional materials for sales support and local offices, such as service brochures, flyers, targeted advertisingInternal Communications:Global Magazine - Assist in the collation and editing of stories from EUA region

• EUA Magazine Editor - generating ideas for articles and features, look for and engage contributors from all business sectors across the EUA region. Working with external design agency for design/layout. Regularly assess stakeholder views of publicationand monitor magazine success
• Project communications support, such as new letters, videos, workplace campaigns for CSR initiatives, IT development and HR
• Workplace - Promote and monitor levels of engagement of workplace EUA region.
• Run the EUA COMS Portal, checking and uploading content.
• Liaise with the BPIT e-coms team and relevant service providers on day-to-day digital issues

Events and Branded Giveaways Management:

• The Co-ordination of events and conferences for ONE within the EUA region.
• To coordinate with EUA offices the supply and distribution of gifts and giveaways, respecting EUA coms budget.
• The review and approval of branded giveaway requests
• Creation, order and distribution of ONE EUA calendars, notebooks and event merchandise

Budget:

• Support in the preparation of EUA communications budget and RHQ budget.
• Collate actual quarterly spend for EUA region and highlight any differentials between budget and actual expenditure
• Ensure RHQ COMS spend is allocated and recorded correctly and that the spend for RHQ com is within budget

Location

• The role is based in EUA RHQ. Some travel may be needed from time to time.

Skills, Qualifications and Expertise

• Bachelors degree: minimum 2.1
• Excellent verbal and written English essential
• Excellent attention to detail is essential
• Excellent, planning and time management skills are required to ensure deadlines are met
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite of software.
• Competent Knowledge of G-Suite
• InDesign and Premier Pro working knowledge an advantage
• Knowledge of the shipping and logistics industry an advantage
• Knowledge of Workplace platform desirable
• Qualifications in PR & Media advantageous but not essential
• 1-2 years experience in a similar role preferred

Competencies

• Business Awareness
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organisation
• Innovation and Improvement
• Teamwork

BenefitsOffering a competitive salary with excellent benefits including:

• Hybrid working currently in trial (3 days office + 2 days home)
• Paid annual leave of 25 days per annum in addition to UK bank and public holidays
• Membership of the Companys Group Personal Pension Plan, into which the Company will contribute up to 10% of basic salary
• Permanent Health Insurance
• An interest free annual travel season ticket loan
• Medical cover - BUPA
• Employee Assistance Programme, with free confidential support and virtual GP
• Taste Card
• Death in Service (x8 annual salary)
• Medical health check
• Eye Test and glasses
• Childcare vouchers
• Cycle to work

Keyskills :
Computer LiterateLiteracyOrganisational SkillsAccurate Data EntryHighly Detailed