Internal Communications & Employee Engagement Lead

Job Description

Date Posted:2021-05-19-07:00Country:United KingdomLocation:Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EHCollins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company is on the lookout for an experienced Internal Communications & EmployeeEngagement Lead to join the business!Are you a strategic thinker who can see beyond the now Be part of a team that is supporting to drive the strategy and direction of one of the biggest players in the aerospace industry. You will own and deliver the internalcommunications and employee engagement strategy for the Actuation Systems UK businesses which covers 3 sites ; Banbury, Wolverhampton and Bristol. Activities range from managing and developing our newly launched employee communication app, to driving our employeeengagement surveys and subsequent action plans, and everything else in between! Join a team that has its pulse on the future of aerospace and watch your career take flight.Your responsibilitiesThis is an exciting and varied role and it is impossible to listeverything you might make of it, but here are some of the key elements:Develop and execute an integrated internal communications and employee engagement strategy that is aligned to the Actuation Systems culture across multiple teams in different locationsDefinea strategy to increase employee participation with our employee engagement surveyPartner with the Site Operations Director to co-ordinate and lead the Culture and Engagement Council, tracking progress on employee engagement initiatives through agreed metricsand macro plansActively support our D,E&I agenda through pro-active collaboration with our employee resource groups, helping to organize and promote activity to further their causeOrganise and promote employee engagement and recognition initiatives acrossall Actuation Systems UK sitesAnalyse and communicate the results of our employee engagement surveys, and partner with the HR team and leaders to drive actions to improve employee happiness off the back of the feedback receivedCreate our internal communicationsplans and schedule content across our key internal channels including our recently launched communications app, organisational announcements, digital newsletter and monthly all hands meetingsCreate an internal communications eco-system, including tools andplatforms, cadence and distribution, that ensures a consistent experience is delivered to employees regardless of leader or location - In other words, ensuring that all employees get the information they need, when they need it and how they prefer to receiveitWork in partnership with the Actuation Systems Communications Lead to ensure effective flow down of all pan Actuation level communications and initiativesPartner with senior leaders to craft messaging and narratives that contextualise day-to-day operationsand goals with our broader corporate strategy, ensuring this is engaging and inspires and motivates all employeesLead the advancement and development of our employee communication app, which we see as integral to the future of our internal communicationsCollaboratingwith the rest of the HR team to communicate & promote key messages on the HR roadmapAct as the internal communications and employee engagement lead for a wide range of projectsDevelop and advance the Actuation Systems UK employee brand in line with our valuesand best practice guidelines, to provide a consistent approach to local communications deliveryAct as the subject matter expert with respect to good practice and developments in internal communications and engagement, leveraging external networks where appropriatePartnerwith HR, Legal and PR teams to teams to craft critical communications and positively steer employees through changeDevelop great relationships with key contacts across all functions to ensure seamless flow of information and knowledge sharing across the companyExperienceand skillsIn a nutshell you will need positive relationship building skills, and be comfortable in speaking with people at all levels of the organisation. You will be able to pull together a high level strategy, think creatively, as well as have an exceptionalgrasp of the English language and be able to craft messaging for a variety of audiences, turning complex messages into clear, consistent communications. Youll be able to work on your own initiative, responding quickly, flexibly and creatively whilst beingcalm under pressure.Other attributes include:A wealth of experience working in a similar internal communications or employee engagement role, either in a complex or fast-paced organization where youre prepared to roll your sleeves up to get things doneFullunderstanding of best practice for managing employee engagement, and be experienced in developing a strategy for engagement and employee value propositionsDemonstrable evidence of positively influencing employee engagementPassionate about diversity & inclusion- were currently working on a number of D,E&I initiativesAbility to write a compelling narrative and craft messages for an internal audience - both written and multi-media (including video and other relevant presentation formats)Experience of using a widevariety of communication and engagement toolsUnderstanding and appraising the benefits of digital communications and technology, with a commitment to a Digital First approachExperience working with PR, HR and brand teams and building sound affinity withan employer brandAbility to work at pace and to oversee outstanding execution of multiple projectsExperience of managing and delivering complex change communicationsA strong ability to positively challenge and influence at all levels of the businessA greatrole model for our values and beliefs, and a champion for putting our peoples experience firstStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build strong business relationship with a diverse customer groupDeveloped and maintained relationshipsin key leadership and HR teamsA high performer who thrives on challenges within a complex matrix based organisation with global spanResilient and have strong resolve to drive change and seek opportunity for improvementsAbility to think creatively and wiselyand apply your influential personalityStrong interpersonal capabilities including communication and influencing skills to articulately motivate and engage all stakeholdersAbout UsCollins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutionsfor the global aerospace and defence industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meetthe demands of a rapidly evolving global market.Our benefits package includes a competitive base salary as well as 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, as well as private dental & healthcare. In addition, there is an Employee As