Internal Comms Coordinator 10 month FTC in High Wycombe

We are looking for a new Internal Communications Coordinator to join our communications team based in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Internal Communications Manager to ensure effective project management and excellent execution of an array of events, big and small, throughout the year, to keep colleagues engaged and create a positive culture making Dreams a great place to work. Your role will involve creating content, managing communication channels - notably Workvivo - assisting with events and coordinating various internal communication initiatives.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing day-to-day:

• Manage our internal comms platform, including crafting and uploading content, running LIVEs, providing day to day admin, collating analytics, and responding to comments and queries.
• Lead on content creation for our smaller awareness days and weeks and 'acknowledgement' moments, creating engaging and informative posts, updates and videos.
• Support line manager on the project management and excellent execution of large-scale corporate events and lead the delivery of all smaller social events across all sites.
• Lead on user generated video production: film and edit content from colleague interviews and repurpose content for internal and external owned channels.
• Assist the line manager in the delivery of the colleague fundraising plans for our corporate charity.
• Support line manager and work closely with a variety of stakeholders to coordinate delivery of our colleague 'What’s On' calendar and wellbeing & inclusion initiatives.
• Support wider team in communicating and cascading any announcements, successes and updates ensuring they fit with Dreams' brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Write clear and concise briefs to deliver high quality, engaging assets for comms; working with our internal design studio and external agency partners.
• Bring ideas and inspiration for future activities, awareness events and how to bring them to life.
• Assist with spend management, raising purchase orders and update the comms budget trackers.
• Support on all aspects of internal and corporate communications, where required.

This is the type of person we’re dreaming of:

• Strong verbal, written and spoken communication skills are a must: writing, editing and proofreading skills are essential.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely and in an engaging way.
• Ability to act with pace, meet deadlines in a very fast-paced environment, deal with ad hoc requests and adapt to changes in briefs and timings.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in all communications.
• Strong organisation, project management and planning skills to handle multiple projects at once.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building skills to interact with colleagues of all levels.
• Familiarity with digital and video communication tools and means of communication is essential.
• Ability to think creatively and contribute innovative new ideas for engaging internal communication activities and content.
• A team player: Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams and build positive relationships.
• A real energy and passion for people and culture.
• Someone who cares about the little things that make a big difference.
• A positive, can-do attitude, proactive, dynamic, and organised are all essential attributes.
• Experience or significant interest in event management is desirable.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to get involved in all aspects of internal and corporate communications.

In your dream role, you’ll also receive:

• Bonus: Our discretionary annual bonus scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers.
• Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping.
• Buy-in schemes: You’ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans.
• Parking: We know it goes without saying, but our free onsite parking gives you peace of mind when you travel.
• Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a 24-hour helpline with a variety of support services, as well as hosting an out of hours GP service.
• Electric Car Scheme: Our salary sacrifice electric car scheme is a budget friendly way to cruise around in style and most importantly, lower those emissions!
• New to 2024: enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• On-site gym: Step into our newly refreshed, free on-site gym, where you’ll find everything you need to stay fit and energized.
• Hybrid working: Whether you’re an early bird or night owl, we trust you to work your hours responsibly to suit you!

At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we’d like to make work a special place to be too. We’re the UK’s most loved bed retailer, so it’s important our people feel the love as well. There’s over 250 of us at our affectionately named 'Bedquarters' in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, where every dreamer makes a difference. We’re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! From a payday treats trolley to charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together. And together we’ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We’re owned by the world’s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and have our very own Bed Factory right here in the UK. You’ll even get a guided tour when you join and that’s part of our mission to get you fully bed-ucated during your induction. With 208 stores nationwide, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres, we sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that’s a lot of Zzzs. So if you’re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you. Dreams. Love your job.