Internal Communications Manager / Senior Manager (9 month FTC)

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Internal Communications Manager/Senior Manager (People) on a nine month contract basis.
Department purpose
The business development, marketing and communication team is integral to the setting and achievement of the firm’s global client strategy, which includes guiding the partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming the clients’ trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader and most advanced law firm among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central groups, such as communications, and the professionals working in local offices, practice groups, sectors and clients.
Role purpose

• The Senior/ Internal Communications Manager - People will provide strategic communications counsel and develop integrated communications strategies and materials that promote Allen & Overy’s people strategy and responsible business programme of work.
• The role requires an individual with the drive and ambition to proactively collaborate with HR colleagues and responsible business teams in creating real change to how we communicate.

Key relationships

• Communications team
• Global HR leadership and teams
• Global marketing and communications colleagues
• Sustainability Board

Role and responsibilities

• Design and deliver measurable and innovative communications and engagement programs that inform, inspire and connect colleagues across our global network
• Work closely with our HR and employer brand teams to bring our People Proposition – Belong. Excel – to life and embed it throughout the employee journey
• Support HR colleagues with communications campaigns around our global engagement surveys, reward, learning and development and recruitment
• Project manage the annual UK Pay Gap report, including developing themes, writing the report and supporting communications
• Provide expert communications advice and support on ad-hoc projects and activities
• Deliver end to end campaigns - from inception and creation to delivery and measuring success
• Be a key player in our global Internal Communications team, ensuring alignment of messages that support the firm's wider brand and reputation
• Foster strong relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues in communications in London and across our global network to ensure the success of Internal Communications
• Keep ahead of the latest Internal Communications and engagement best practice and global industry and wider market trends, ensuring our Internal Communications are always relevant

Key requirements:

• Significant track record of achievement in Internal Communications and engagement
• Significant experience of advising and influencing senior stakeholders and business leaders
• High degree of integrity and ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion
• The understanding and ability to write about a broad range of issues, from business focused content to human interest stories
• A highly collaborative team player
• Confidence and the ability to juggle multiple requests, prioritise and act quickly to meet tight deadlines
• Proactive, positive, always seeking a better way

Skills:

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Exceptional stakeholder and influencing skills
• Highly organised
• Ability to develop compelling and creative campaigns
• Strong omnichannel experience

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of Allen & Overy’s recruitment team who will work with you to provide any reasonable adjustments as required.
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
At Allen & Overy, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.
Allen & Overy recognises the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. If you would like additional flexibility we will of course consider this in line with business needs.

Additional information - External

Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and disputes and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. Our business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change by putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work.
We’re on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: In May 2023, we announced our proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling, with the intention of becoming a new global leader named Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, A&O Shearman for short.
With a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the best people and an equal focus on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, we’re confident that this merger will further our efforts to leave a better firm for future generations as well as providing our people with exceptional career opportunities along the way.
Once complete, the merger will combine two of the world’s most prestigious law firms, leaders in their respective markets, to create an integrated global elite firm. You can read more about this on our dedicated microsite https://www.announcingaoss.com/.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. We provide challenge, support and a place for you to belong. And together we excel, working on meaningful projects of global significance.