Senior Specialist, Employer Brand and Talent Experience in Newbury

This is an inspiring opportunity to shape how we attract and engage the exceptional people who fuel our mission to serve patients living with structural heart disease. As Edwards Lifesciences continues to grow, we are committed to bringing our employer value proposition, authentic storytelling, and inspiring talent experiences to life across owned channels and earned platforms.

In this Senior Specialist role within Edwards' Employer Branding and Talent Experience team, you will help define how we communicate with both current and future talent around the world, with a particular focus on Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Canada, and Latin America. Your work will span the full spectrum of employer brand and talent experience - from media campaigns and storytelling activations to recruiting events - so your contributions will directly influence how thousands of people experience life at Edwards.

This is a highly collaborative role that sits within a supportive, global Employer Brand and Talent Experience team. You will have the chance to explore innovative ideas, drive meaningful change, and grow your expertise in an environment that values creativity, inclusion, and continuous learning. This is a remote role based in the UK. There may be occasional travel within the UK for team offsites and to other Edwards' offices and manufacturing locations such as those within Europe or the Middle East as required.

How you will make an impact:

• Leading in the identification and development of multiple and varied global employer brand, talent experience and recruitment marketing activations in partnership with internal stakeholders (Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Communications, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Brand, Legal) and external vendors as necessary, including both ongoing talent attraction/experience strategies, opportunities for storytelling, and targeted, real-time paid campaigns.
• Optimising and leading execution of content creation and broad social media strategy/content calendars and external review responses/escalation (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, and Instagram) for the region, and track relevant metrics/analytics.
• Designing and leading the development of tools and training using a variety of channels – e.g., presentations, info-sessions, email communications – to educate internal audiences on Edwards' EVP and employer brand strategy, framework, and messaging.
• Identifying and leading employer brand marketing efforts for industry conferences.
• Leading participation in internal metrics standardization and external surveys/benchmarking opportunities as appropriate.
• Providing coaching and consultation relating to areas of expertise to leaders and key stakeholders, within Talent Acquisition & Experience and the wider global network of HR and Hiring Managers.
• Collaborating with HR and Business Unit leaders to design and drive effective employer brand and talent experience strategies and initiatives that serve strategic talent needs.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong related experience in a dedicated Employer Branding role, preferably working in a global environment.

What else we look for:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including stakeholder management and copywriting/storytelling to build culture and shape employer brand.
• Demonstrated interest in the potential of Generative AI, technology and innovation for employer brand and talent experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven success working to and leading complex project schedules.
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and work with autonomy to meet deadlines and business goals.
• The ability to gain a solid understanding and knowledge of Edwards structure, products, policies and procedures/guidelines relevant to Talent Acquisition & Experience.
• Substantial knowledge of Talent Acquisition and Experience.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams across time zones and act as a key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects.

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the United Kingdom?

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.

We offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences is the equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to creating an environment where all our employees can grow and thrive. Guided by our values of integrity and service, we are committed to maintaining a culture of inclusivity and belonging by creating a welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds.

Edwards Lifesciences is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with a disability or neurodivergence. If you need an accommodation or adjustment during the application, interview, or hiring process, please see the disability accommodation section below.