Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Swindon - Hybrid Working

Following the recent acquisition, the High Street enters an exciting new chapter as TGJones, filled with opportunity and growth. We have a number of positions allowing you to explore new pathways, broaden your expertise and play a key part in shaping the future of the business. It’s a perfect time to take charge of your career at TGJones.

We have created an exciting new role for a Communications Manager to join the business owning and shaping the communication strategy, the role will manage internal and external comms, whilst working with an external PR agency.

Reporting into the People Director this role will see you partnering with key stakeholders across the TG Jones business, creating compelling, engaging communications to support the business and its colleagues in driving the culture.

You will be a strong brand ambassador, building, strengthening and protecting the employer brand internally and externally across all channels.

What you will be doing

• An expert advisor in internal communications for TG Jones
• Write all internal communications to deliver compelling communications that support our strategy, direction and areas of business focus
• Work with multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders to deliver regular updates, webinars and messaging to the whole business
• Create business critical and company newsletter communications
• Drive creativity and innovation through our communication channels including social media
• Work with our external communications agency supporting our external messaging and manage any local press office queries
• Create new communication methods to ensure our colleagues in stores and support centres are all engaged and informed
• Involvement in company events, including annual awards, conferences, Christmas and summer celebrations
• Ensure all external and internal messaging, social media and design consistently reflects and promotes our brand and culture.

Who we are looking for

• Extensive experience in internal communications / people engagement
• Experience of external communications and working with an external PR agency
• Experience of shaping the internal narrative within a fast paced and evolving business
• Excellent stakeholder management with a high touch, collaborative, and communicative approach and the confidence to challenge thinking
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent writing / creative skills with experience of using Canva and similar packages
• Direct experience of working with senior management; able to provide advice to senior leaders and adept at building trust quickly
• Able to think logically and creatively to find the best way to solve problems and get things done
• Proactive and able to prioritise to deliver in a fast-paced, high workload environment
• High energy, highly motivated and self-directed
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a flexible approach to support on any areas which require focus

About Us:

We’re a company that values our people; from day one you will receive ongoing support and have access to our various training and development programmes as well as exciting career development opportunities for your future. We offer a wide range of benefits to say thank you for all your hard work including; a competitive salary, a profit related bonus, 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, pension, as well as other perks such as our popular holiday trading scheme.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and basis of disability. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.