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Communications Assistant
March 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Communications Assistant
Location: Crawley, Southampton or Maple Cross
Business Area: Regional buildings - Southern
Responsible, under the guidance of the Bid Manager, for the timely production of a wide range of internal and external communications across a variety of media. Currently these include internal and external newsletters (electronic and printed), social media posts, marketing brochures, promotional documents and awards entries. The post holder will also be responsible for commissioning and managing photography and videography of our projects and other activities as well as for liaison with our Social Impact team to ensure the most is made of opportunities to promote and protect the interests of the business.
The post-holder will need to be self-motivated and confident and be capable of building good working relationships with a wide range of people, both internal and external. Knowledge of the construction industry is not important but enthusiasm, a demonstrable gift for communication and excellent organisations skills are.
Job responsibilities
To Ensure all communications, internal and external, adhere to brand, style and messaging guidelines and represent Kier values regardless of media. You will be required to prepare and circulate Kier Construction Southern Newswires, regular staff newsletters, site newsletters and other internal communications as required to established deadlines. You will prepare Kier Construction Southern marketing and business development materials and other externally focussed communications. To ensure all notable events and activities from across the business are communicated as effectively as possible using the most appropriate methods, including Social Media and Microsites, as well as more traditional media. You will also be responsible to co-ordinate the photographic needs of the business, including maintaining a photographer/videographer list and arranging site and event photography and video as appropriate. Working collaboratively with Kier Group Marcomms team and specifically the PR Team in respect of external articles and press coverage.
What do we need from you?
Relevant experience gained working in a similar role with a proven track record in developing and executing multi-channel communications programmes. Experience should include responsibility for obtaining and collating information prior to producing documents and/or other materials within brand and style guidelines. Someone who has first class communications skills (written and oral) plus an aptitude for document layout and graphic design are essential, as is the ability to work to deadlines as well as being able to demonstrate resilience to pressure whilst retaining professionalism. Must be confident, outgoing and personable but with the tenacity required to obtain the necessary information from busy colleagues. Ideally you will need to be fully conversant with Microsoft Office products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel and should be confident with publishing tools such as Adobe InDesign, Acrobat and Photoshop and Social Media such as Twitter and LinkedIn.
What will you receive?
Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, trusted and focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
In return we will give you a competitive reward and benefits package including:
Competitive salary
Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%
Free Life Assurance
26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday)
Access to a range of attractive flexible benefit options to tailor your package to suit your lifestyles
Two employee Share Scheme options
Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/ standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy.
Kier is an inclusive employer
Closing Date: 04/04/2021