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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for an Internal communications Manager (Inside IR35) for an 8 month contract based in York or London (2-3 days per week, remainder WFH – some travel between sites may be required but expenses will be covered)

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As an Internal Communications Manager, your main responsibilities will be: 

• Develop and programme internal communications to production deadlines, with the appropriate tone, language, content and house-style so that colleagues remain informed and are able to understand business priorities.
• Develop campaign materials using data and insight so that it is tailored to target audiences in order to increase employee engagement and understanding.
• Develop standards, guides and best practice, working collaboratively with wider communications colleagues in order to deliver Network Rail’s internal communications strategy.
• Apply project management processes to achieve goals, budgets, deliverables and metrics.
• Monitor and report on the core internal communications channels to understand effectiveness and improve future communications.
• Support and sustain training for colleagues on key channels (eg MyConnect/Yammer/Newzapp) and manage content on MyConnect pages as appropriate so that the latest and most relevant information is available to colleagues.
• Monitor employee use of Yammer in order to understand employee sentiment and reactions whilst contributing to maintaining the channels guidelines so that clear guidance is available to communication colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with other communications colleagues to deliver “joined-up” internal and external messages.

Essential:

• Proven experience in successfully shaping and delivering key messages to various audiences and meeting their individual needs
• Ability to provide guidance on communication issues and develop strategies to support business objectives
• Demonstrable excellent written communications skills
• Ability to produce accurate and effective content quickly and to deadlines
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience of Office 365 and SharePoint

Desirable:

• Experience of writing content for a variety of communication channels (eg. intranet, video, Yammer)
• Relevant experience in internal communications
• Sound knowledge of strategic corporate communications practices
• Editorial/journalist skills

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant 

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.