Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist 

Location: UK - Remote working

Duration: 12 months 

Hours: 16 

roles and responsibilities

• Develop and activate UK Comms plan aligned to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Strategy.  

• Support DEI Chair with leadership comms (draft/review/input/cascade). 

• DEI Council/Employee Resource Group (ERG) lead appointment announcements (draft/edit/publish).

• Comms lead for DEI council plan deliverables: National Inclusion Week; Mental Health Awareness Week, We all Belong days. Includes all employee engagement content development.  

• Ad hoc comms support for DEI PMO. 

• Oversight of UK Employee Resource Group (ERG) Communications activities via yearly milestone planner. 

• Run monthly ERG Comms leads call and advise on channel strategy for ongoing ERG Comms activities. 

• Support for ERG led activities (where there is Enterprise Channel involvement). 

• Connect ERGs to key stakeholders (EMEA/Sector Comms etc). 

• Ad hoc support with ERG comms challenges/requests.

• Draft/edit/publish UK Enterprise CSR communication initiatives.

• Comms support for UK Leadership Council announcements

how to succeed

• Degree in Business, English, Journalism or Communications preferred, plus a minimum of six years Communications experience, preferably in an agency or an in-house/industry role

• Technical:

  • Clear, impactful communications skills – ability to identify story angles, seek out news, articulate business strategy and package it in a meaningful way to drive interest, engagement and motivation.

  • Management of reporting, measurement and insights to drive strategy and business outcomes.

  • Project Management experience of managing a project through a vendor end-to-end.

  • Compliant communications and copy approval knowledge and experience. 

  • Experience of how to use internal communications to drive employee engagement.

  • Strategic communications campaign and project development linked to marketing and business objectives.

  • Understanding and experience of design and experience in email management tools and software.

  • Experience in social media content development and community management including analytics.

• Leadership:

  • Effective stakeholder management, using insights to influence and coach senior leaders across the business.

  • Drive efficiencies, best-practice and knowledge sharing across the local op-co and broader CPA function.

  • Ability to balance multiple priority assignments and to deliver against tight time constraints. Calm under pressure.

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a minimum of 12 months with a possibility of extending.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson. 

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE  & Umbrella options are available. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.