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Head of Internal Communications
Salary: From £55,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent / Part time (3 or 4 days per week)
Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester, and Milton Park - Oxfordshire)
This is a part time role of 21 – 28 hours (ideally 3 or 4 days a week) however we are open and flexible to a range of working arrangements.
Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions.
Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers.
About the role:
As our Head of Internal Communications, you will be on a mission to inspire and engage employees, setting the direction of effective communications and engagement plans that involve compelling ways to connect with staff to drive belief in Jisc’s purpose and strategy with a focus on measurable impact and outcomes.
We’re looking for a passionate, driven, and dynamic communicator to ensure that we are seen as a trusted partner and that through our portfolio of products and services, advice, and guidance and though leadership we are seen to bring great value to the sectors we work in. You will need to be an effective copywriter and engaging storyteller, helping shape Jisc’s tone of voice, and gaining insights and research to help senior leaders understand the language and tools that work with our staff, ensuring all employees' voices are heard.
You’ll be attending the weekly executive leadership team meetings, requiring you to be confident in collaborating and influencing with senior stakeholders. You will also provide leadership and guidance to the internal communications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, purpose, and collective ambition amongst the team.
This is an exciting time to join and a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact at Jisc, as we embark on a journey on transformation and innovation, shaping our new strategy and refreshing our brand.
We value meeting-based interactions and cross team working so there will be possible travel to one our offices on occasion. This will also give you further opportunity for collaboration, experimentation, and creativity and to build relationships with the team and the area of the business unit you are working with.
Key Skills and Experience:
• Previous demonstrable experience working effectively with internal stakeholder management.
• Experience of motivating a team to achieve goals and leading effective communications teams.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Previous experience shaping internal communications strategies
• Effective written communications skill with the ability to understand, interpret and meet customer needs.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to adapt complex messages according to the audience.
Please refer to the job description for full details.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Why work for us?
At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors.
We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles.
Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer:
• Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas
• A generous pension scheme
• A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks
• A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development
• Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office
• A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning
• Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment
• Financial well-being support
• The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit
• A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee recognition awards and travel loans
• Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days’ additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we’re inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. ‘Always inclusive’ is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity.
Application process:
Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you.
Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls!
We advertised this role on 16/04/2024.
Job Ref
LS-HOIC-2503
Location
Hybrid - Any of our hubs - UK
Function
Marketing and communications
Salary
From £55,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)
Status
Part Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
21 - 28
Head of Internal Communications
Salary: From £55,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent / Part time (3 or 4 days per week)
Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester, and Milton Park - Oxfordshire)
This is a part time role of 21 – 28 hours (ideally 3 or 4 days a week) however we are open and flexible to a range of working arrangements.
Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions.
Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers.
About the role:
As our Head of Internal Communications, you will be on a mission to inspire and engage employees, setting the direction of effective communications and engagement plans that involve compelling ways to connect with staff to drive belief in Jisc’s purpose and strategy with a focus on measurable impact and outcomes.
We’re looking for a passionate, driven, and dynamic communicator to ensure that we are seen as a trusted partner and that through our portfolio of products and services, advice, and guidance and though leadership we are seen to bring great value to the sectors we work in. You will need to be an effective copywriter and engaging storyteller, helping shape Jisc’s tone of voice, and gaining insights and research to help senior leaders understand the language and tools that work with our staff, ensuring all employees' voices are heard.
You’ll be attending the weekly executive leadership team meetings, requiring you to be confident in collaborating and influencing with senior stakeholders. You will also provide leadership and guidance to the internal communications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, purpose, and collective ambition amongst the team.
This is an exciting time to join and a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact at Jisc, as we embark on a journey on transformation and innovation, shaping our new strategy and refreshing our brand.
We value meeting-based interactions and cross team working so there will be possible travel to one our offices on occasion. This will also give you further opportunity for collaboration, experimentation, and creativity and to build relationships with the team and the area of the business unit you are working with.
Key Skills and Experience:
• Previous demonstrable experience working effectively with internal stakeholder management.
• Experience of motivating a team to achieve goals and leading effective communications teams.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Previous experience shaping internal communications strategies
• Effective written communications skill with the ability to understand, interpret and meet customer needs.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to adapt complex messages according to the audience.
Please refer to the job description for full details.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Why work for us?
At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors.
We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles.
Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer:
• Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas
• A generous pension scheme
• A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks
• A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development
• Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office
• A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning
• Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment
• Financial well-being support
• The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit
• A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee recognition awards and travel loans
• Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days’ additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we’re inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. ‘Always inclusive’ is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity.
Application process:
Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you.
Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls!
We advertised this role on 16/04/2024.
Job Ref
LS-HOIC-2503
Location
Hybrid - Any of our hubs - UK
Function
Marketing and communications
Salary
From £55,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)
Status
Part Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
21 - 28
