INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE

Open GI is a leading software development company and a trusted partner to the general insurance industry. Based across the UK and Europe, our support and development services make us a truly diverse organization that offers a range of IT solutions to insurance brokers, insurers, and managing general agents. It is our mission to be both the Technology Partner and Employer of Choice to the UK General Insurance market. Our people are placed at the heart of this and diversity, equality and inclusion are central to everything we do. We know the key to achieving success is to enable a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture, and, as part of our commitment, we have signed up for a number of pledges and programmes designed to support and nurture our people. No matter where you sit or which team you are a part of, we want you to know that you contribute in helping us to shape where the company will be in the future. We would love for each employee to be able to talk with pride about our company and, most importantly, consider Open GI to be an inclusive, fun and fulfilling place to work. The Internal Communications Executive will assist the Internal Communications Manager in executing the internal communication strategy, utilising best practice. Operating as a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for planning and creating internal content that tells compelling stories, acting as a key driver to employee engagement. Your key responsibilities Work in partnership with numerous teams in a multinational company to ensure communications reflect the culture, values and branding of the business. Champion the internal communication strategy for effective and engaging messaging. Effectively coordinate the sharing of information for all relevant stakeholders. Support the Employee Engagement Forum by sharing information, producing event reports and celebrations. Work in partnership with multiple departments to ensure the intranet is an up-to-date, engaging and content rich platform. Act as an advocate for the intranet day-to-day, supporting content editors and regularly liaising with our external partner. Maintain close collaboration with our IT Services team to assist in the administration and maintenance of internal comms channels. Assist in the production of the My OGI Focus online magazine. Assist the Internal Communications Manager with preparations for Business Updates and other group events. Assist in the development and communication of policy and other people-related documents. Support the People Team in developing the Employee Value Proposition. What you’ll need to succeed Qualifications GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above (essential). BA degree in journalism, media, communications, or a related field (essential). Experience Proven experience in a similar role within a communications environment. Production of creative and engaging internal marketing material. Working with a range of communications tools. Engagement activity communications. Working with a company intranet. Marketing (advantageous). Skills A passion for communications, information and engagement; effectively able to find, write and successfully promote a story. Strong communication across a range of mediums to a wide range of stakeholders. Strong creative design utilising the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365 programmes. Design of employee engagement collateral. IT and Sharepoint management. Administration. Aptitudes Able to handle sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner. Considers a range of end recipients and reflects the style of communications accordingly. Flexible approach to communication methodologies. Comfortable working across a multi-site business liaising with people at all levels. Forward thinking with an inquisitive CPD nature. Mission and Values Our mission is to be both the Technology Partner and Employer of choice for the UK General Insurance Market. Our values are central to this vision, as they represent how we collaborate how we work together in synergy and continually deliver for our customers: Accountability: We take personal pride in finding solutions and achieving results Innovation: We lead the market by being proactive, product-led and forward thinking Teamwork: We work collaboratively, recognising and celebrating success Trust: We build trust on integrity, transparency and respect We are looking for an individual who embraces our values in their actions, decisions, communications and processes to inspire positivity and, ultimately, exceptional performance. Benefits package Competitive salary of circa £28,000 per annum depending on skills and experience Company pension Bonus opportunity Life assurance and critical illness cover Cycle to work scheme Perkbox – an exclusive platform offering a wide range of discounts and benefits Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum, increasing to 26 days per annum after three years of service & a holiday purchase scheme A hybrid approach to work, with office attendance typically required three days per week in Worcester Opportunity for a more flexible approach to start, finish, and lunchtimes to allow you to better manage events outside of work Social clubs - whether you’re into your cycling, crafts, or other hobbies, we have a number of groups at Open GI where individuals who enjoy the same pursuits can get together Wellbeing – wills at work scheme, employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders Please note that we are looking for candidates who are currently based within a 50-mile radius of our Worcester office for this role. 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