Internal Communications Executive - 6 Month FTC in Watford

Join our journey to create a new experience for The National Lottery and help us to power change for the greater good. We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group – a multi‑national lottery operator with a market‑leading presence across Europe which includes: Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus & Italy. While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once‑in‑a‑lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.

Reporting to the Head of Colleague Communications, the Internal Communications Executive works as part of the internal communications team to develop and deliver programmes and plans that support Allwyn, as the operator, to transform the National Lottery. You will play an important role in helping to create the culture, alignment and colleague engagement that will be required to deliver our ambitious plans for the Fourth Licence, particularly through effective change communications delivery.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working closely with Allwyn’s Change Communications Managers, deliver Transformation‑related communications for functions as part of our change journey.
• Delivering reactive and ad hoc communications for BAU and Transformation communications.
• Supporting colleague engagement and alignment with our culture, values and strategy through:

• Developing and delivering internal communications strategies, plans and programmes.
• Story‑telling and the creation of compelling content across all internal communications channels, including video, audio, copy and design.
• Supporting the delivery of our Social Value strategy by helping to embed it across the organisation through our internal communications activities.
• Working with colleagues across Corporate Affairs and within our external agencies to shape engagement content for our external channels (notably website and social media) that supports our employer brand.
• Working closely with colleagues across Corporate Affairs (in the UK and at Group) to ensure a joined‑up approach to content and communications, including managing the most effective sequencing and ensuring consistent and relevant messaging.
• Working closely with colleagues in other functions to support the delivery of functional strategies, most particularly with the People team to ensure the successful delivery of our People Vision, including supporting effective scheduling of campaigns and other communications activities.
• Ensuring that the internal communications plan and its delivery reinforces and promotes Allwyn’s vision, mission, values, brand and reputation.
• Creating communications assets and collateral that will be engaging and effective, including film, animation, PowerPoint, or Word documents.

What experience we’re looking for:

• A track‑record in developing and delivering internal communications plans and content that engage colleagues and support the delivery of organisational objectives.
• Experience of content creation and delivery across a range of internal communications programmes and channels, and in deploying across a range of tools and techniques that will enable internal communications cut‑through.
• Experience in gathering feedback on communications activities, and using data and other forms of insight and feedback to inform future communications plans and executions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as to deliver work independently when required, with an interest in emerging best practice.
• Strong listening skills, and the ability to influence others.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Must be willing to work in Watford two days per week, with regular travel to London, if able to do so.

About us:

• Innovation – We pride ourselves on it! We’re constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to enjoy which is all underpinned by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.
• Giving back – Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10 year licence.
• Sustainability – Our aim to be net zero by 2030 which would make us the first lottery provider globally to achieve this.
• Inclusion and accessibility – We are making all parts of The National Lottery inclusive – whether you play a game in a store or online.

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at careers@allwyn.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help. Being the custodians of the National Lottery license is a big responsibility, so all of our roles are subject to extensive background checks.

Benefits:

• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
• Complimentary Private Medical
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• £500 wellness allowance
• Access to nutritional advisor and personal trainers
• Discounted Health Assessments
• Complimentary Financial coaching

Our benefits and policies reflect our commitment to wellbeing and inclusivity and are enhanced with features that benefit our colleagues (and their families). By offering a variety of benefits that support our colleagues, we continue to create a place of work where people feel rewarded and can succeed.