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Communications and Engagement Executive

REXEL
West Midlands
4 days ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Internal Communications and Inclusion Manager in implementing communication strategies
  • Assist in the creation and distribution of internal communication materials, ensuring alignment with Rexel's values and objectives
  • Coordinate engagement activities and events to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication campaigns, providing insights for continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure consistent messaging and branding
  • Keep our teams informed about upcoming updates through our bi-weekly newsletter
  • Maintain our SharePoint intranet as a central tool for internal communication and engagement by managing and improving its content
  • Help drive engagement and awareness of communications by developing digital content
  • Develop internal communication campaigns and engagement activities to drive awareness and education

 


Qualifications

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success as a communications and engagement executive include:

 

COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives

TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments

CUSTOMER FOCUS: building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY: Developing and delivering multimode communications which convey a clear understanding of the unique business needs 

TECH SAVVY: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building digital and technology applications

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently
  • Experience in a similar role or a background in communications, marketing, or HR is desirable
  • Proficiency in IT tools and platforms used for communication and engagement
  • A team player with a passion for creating meaningful connections within the workplace
  • Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), including 
    • Strong editing and proofreading skills
    • Strong design skills, with the ability to transform content into visually engaging and impactful pieces
    • Demonstrate creativity, curiousness and inventiveness, with a proven track record of producing content that captures attention and drives engagement
  • SharePoint experience to support the management of our Intranet



Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best. 

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