JobTitle:CommunicationsLead
Location:AnyUKhub(Cumbernauld,MiltonKeynes,Middlebrook,Londonwithregulartravel)
Contractandworkingpattern:Hybridwith3daysonsite,permanent37.5hoursperweek
AreyoureadytoBeYourBestBarrNone?
LetsGrow!!!
WeareallaboutBeingYourBestBarrNoneandhavingacareerwithrealMomentsthatMatter!
Employingaround950peopleacrosstheUK,weareproudtobearesponsiblebusinessthattakescareofourpeople,valuesdiversity,givessomethingbacktoourcommunitiesandworkstominimiseourenvironmentalimpact.
For150yearsAGBarrhasbeenbuildinggreatbrandsandishometosomeofthenationsfavouriteflavours.
AtourcoreisIRN-BRU,launchedin1901andstillgoingstrongtoday,thevibrantRUBICONfruitbasedbrand,Boostmakingeverymomentbetterwithacaffeinekick,hydrationhitortastytreat,andFUNKINwhererealfruitmeansauthentictaste.
WealsohaveanumberofexcitingownedbrandswithinourportfolioincludingMOMA,whichcraftsqualityoatsintogreattastingoatdrinksandporridges.
There'sneverbeenabettertimetojoinus!
Whatwe’relookingfor…
AsourCommunicationsLead,youwillshapeandbuildourinternalandexternalcommunicationsacrossabroadrangeofinitiatives.
Aspecialistrolededicatedtobuilding,engaging,andconnectingthe\"OneAGBarr\"communityculture,youwillpredominantly(approximately80%)focusonourinternalaudience-owningthestrategicexecutionoftheinternaleventscalendarandorchestratingrichinternalcontentstreamstodriveemployeeengagement-theremainingportionoftheroleisexternallyfacing.Inthiscapacity,youwillplayakeysupportiveroleinassistingtheHeadofCommunicationswithexternalmedia,sponsorshipandproductplacementenquiriesandcrisiscommunications.
Actingasthedeliveryleadforcorporatecharitypartnershipsandinternalcommunicationschannels(includingFizzanddigitalscreennetworks),thisroletransitionsthecompanyfrombasic\"broadcast\"updatestohighlydynamic,strategiccommunity-building.Thispositionreliesheavilyoninternalchanneldatatocontinuallyadjuststrategies,maximisereach,andprovideoperationalandreputationsupporttothewiderCommunicationsfunction.
AsourCommunicationsLeadyouwillberesponsiblefor...
- ChannelManagement:Manageday-to-daycontentandcommunityengagementoninternalplatforms(Fizzanddigitalscreens)todrivedynamic,two-waydialogue.
- CampaignDelivery:Designandexecutestrategiccampaignsforbrandlaunches,wellbeing,rewardandbenefits,performance,andcompanysurveys.
- AgileMessaging:DraftanddistributetimelyBAUupdatesandenterprise-widereactivecommunications.
- EventLeadership:Owntheplanning,logistics,andexecutionofhigh-productionevents,includingBoardsessions,ExColunches,Roadshows,andWellfest.
- Culture&Morale:Developculture-buildinginitiatives,colleaguegifting,andsocialeventstoboostmoraleandconnectionacrossteams.
- Data-DrivenOptimization:Evaluatechannelanalyticstotrackcampaignreach,usinginsightstorefinemessagingstrategiesacrossallUKhubs.
- Partnerships&Impact:Managecorporatecharityrelationships,coordinategroup-widevolunteeringinitiatives,andcreatevisualimpactreporting.
- Reporting&Risk:ActasCommunicationsPillarLead,providingmonthlystrategicupdates,risktracking,andreportingtoleadership.
- PR&CrisisSupport:AssisttheHeadofCommswithmediainquiries,sponsorships,productplacement,andcrisismessaging.
- Administration:Overseefinancialworkflows,includingraisingPOs,withflexibilityforperiodicout-of-hourseventsupport.
Whatyoubring...
- Experiencepersonallymanaginghigh-productioncorporateevents.
- Experiencedesigninginternalmarketingorculturecampaignsthatimproveemployeeengagementmetrics.
- DeepproficiencymanagingactiveuserengagementoninternalcommunicationplatformssuchasFizzorcorporateintranets,includingdeployingrichmultimediaformats.
- ProvenabilitytoautonomouslymanageExCo-levelstakeholdersunderpressurewithoutlocalmanagementsupervision.
- Experienceinmediarelations,sponsorshipcommunicationsorpartnerships,charitypartnershipcommunications,andcrisiscommunications.
- Experiencemanagingexternalmediacontacts,charitypartners,andsponsorshippartners.
- AbilitytotravelacrosstheUK2-3timespermonthandasrequired.
- EligibilitytoworkintheUnitedKingdom.
- ExperiencemanagingsiteleadersacrossUKhubsandseniorinternalteamswouldbeanadvantage.
Whatweoffer...
Webelieveincreatingadiverseandinclusiveculturewhereyourvoicecanbeheard.Ourskilled,loyalandcommittedpeoplearecriticaltothefuturesuccessofAGBarrwhichiswhywearecontinuallyinvestinginouremployeestodeveloptheirtalent.
Welookafterouremployeesbyofferingacompetitivesalaryandbenefitspackagewhichincludes;
- Upto34daysholiday(dependingonshiftpattern)
- Flexibleholidaytrading
- LivingWageEmployer
- HealthcareCashPlan
- PeppyHealth
- Flexiblebenefitse.g.discounts&cashback,gymmemberships,technologypurchasesetc
- Lifeassurance
- Saveasyouearnscheme
- Staffsalesdiscount
- FreeAGBarrproductsthroughoutyourworkingday
- Pension
- Annualsalaryreview
- Ongoingprofessionaldevelopment
Andmuchmore!
TofindoutmoreaboutwhatitisliketoworkforAGBarr,pleasevisitourcareersplatformhere.
Weareanequalopportunitiesemployerandhappytodiscussanyreasonableadjustmentsthatmaybeneededforsuccessfulcandidateswithadisability,healthormentalhealthcondition.
Ourlargefactoriesproducemultiformatsacrossanumberofhighspeedmodernlines,tohighqualitystandardswhilstmaximisingproductionoutputsandminimisingoverheadcostsandwhilstwehavehighlightedouridealrequirementsforthisrole,wearerealisticthatthesuccessfulcandidateprobablywon'tmeeteverysinglerequirementinthisadvert,butwearebigadvocatesofpeoplegrowinginrole.Soevenifyoudon’tmeeteverysinglerequirement,weencourageyoutosubmitanapplication-youmightjustwhatwearelookingfor!
Latestclosingdateforapplicationsis8thOctober
Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications.
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Communications Lead in Milton Keynes employer: A.G. Barr
AG Barr is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the vibrant city of London. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to work with iconic brands in a fast-paced environment, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a significant impact in the On-Trade sector.
