Internal Communications Executive
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About us
Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.
The work you will be doing
Work closely with the Internal Communications Manager to support the development and delivery of the internal communications strategy across all channels to inform and engage employees.
- Develop and implement effective internal multi-channel campaigns and activities, covering change programmes and business as usual milestones, as well as topics such as diversity and inclusion and CSR/ESG.
- Manage and evolve the firm’s SharePoint intranet as the primary hub for internal communications, ensuring content is well-structured, up to date and aligned with business priorities.
- Write, design and distribute internal newsletters, sourcing and drafting stories.
- Draft and create compelling copy (intranet articles, announcements, emails, presentations, blogs, video scripts and digital signage) consistent with communication objectives.
- Plan, record and edit internal video content to support engagement and storytelling, including leadership messages, campaign videos and event highlights. This includes scripting, filming, basic lighting and sound, editing, and optimising content for different internal platforms and audiences.
- Travel to other offices as required to support the delivery of in-person events, filming, and on-the-ground communications activity.
- Manage the annual internal content calendar, including key business initiatives and seasonal campaigns.
Measurement and feedback
- Monitor and track open/read metrics via monthly intranet reports.
- Report on qualitative feedback received through colleague surveys and anonymous feedback tool.
- Identify new opportunities for two-way communications within the firm.
Brand implementation
- Work closely with the Internal Communications Manager to ensure all our internal communications are consistent in tone of voice and represent Birketts as a high quality law firm with regional, national and international expertise.
- Build a strong brand advocacy among employees that promotes our values, mission and ambition of ‘Next Level Law’.
Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.
What we are looking for
- English Language graduate desirable.
- Related experience in Internal Communications / Marketing essential.
- Sound copywriting skills and editorial skills.
- Demonstrable experience in delivery of multiple work streams/ management of competing priorities.
- IT Literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel).
- Working knowledge of SharePoint and Canva desirable.
Hybrid Working
Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week.
Benefits
As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits:
- 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
- Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
You can find out more on our website: https://www.birketts.co.uk/recognition-reward-benefits/
Inclusivity and Culture
At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth.
Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.