Internal Communications & Engagement Specialist

Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Tuesday 19th March
Recruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister-Lyas
We have a fantastic opportunity in Boots Opticians to join our team as an Internal Communications and Engagement Specialist. This is a varied role where you will support all elements of our Internal Communications plan and provide creative support for Internal Communications and Engagement materials for Boots Opticians team members and store teams.
You will report to the Internal Communications & Engagement Manager and have no direct reports.
About the role

• Supporting the Internal Communications & Engagement Manager with all Internal Communications and opportunities to own, lead and deliver communications plans for projects across various functions such as DE&I, Wellbeing and Trading
• Joint owner of our communications channels on Teams, Intranet (SharePoint) and managing our monthly newsletter ‘In the Know’
• Design assets, materials, and content to share in our comms channels such as vlogs, videos, posters and templates using our brand guidelines
• Support with planning and content for face-to-face events such as Conferences and Support Office events
• Support with regular communications activity and co-manage our mailbox for enquiries and maintain our existing communications to ensure we always have regular content updates
• Support Intranet (InSight) champions to self-manage content pages and ensure the communications hub and homepage are updated regularly

What you’ll need to have

• You will have a passion for a career in Internal Communications and be someone who is keen to learn about the business and is excited to be at the heart of creating engaging and creative content for all of our team members
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and working closely with people at all levels to support and influence what we share in our communication channels
• Creative skills required – Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other suitable platforms
• Excellent writing and verbal skills and confident to connect with stakeholders and have meaningful conversations with them to be able to unearth and bring to life stories and content
• Use you planning and organisation skills to manage your time and workload and equally be able to manage the expectations of your stakeholders during busy periods

It would be great if you also have

• Resilient and reliable, able to work quickly and stay calm under pressure, and to deadlines.
• A relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills
• Aware of the broader internal comms industry, you seek information and examples of what other companies IC teams are doing, and you know what Internal Communications best practice looks like.
• Able to naturally motivate colleagues and work well as part of a cross-functional team.
• A team player, open and transparent, and you thrive when you’re collaborating
• Flexible and not fazed by having to respond quickly and professionally to unexpected tasks

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you;(all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots Opticians
Our purpose is to help everyone see what’s possible, so we’re looking for people who go the extra mile to change things for the better for our customers and our team members. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better. To find out more about life and careers with us, click here.
What's next
If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email.
We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.