Communications and HR Graduate - Sunbury (UK)

Qualityat the heart of everything we do.

FT Technologies is a market-leading SME based in Surrey and Madrid, specialising in designing and manufacturing ultrasonic wind sensors – also known as anemometers or air-flow sensors. FT ultrasonic wind sensors are unique because we use acoustic resonance to measure wind speed, direction, and temperature using an acoustic wave resonated inside a small cavity.

The wind energy industry is growing, and FT is growing with it; this is your place if you care about sustainability and the green revolution. In the last decade, we have tripled in size. We employ around 100 brilliant minds who contribute to our mission: to engineer invention through curiosity and creativity using our core technology.

The development of our current technology will enable us to serve our existing customers in wind energy better. The invention of new products and manufacturing technology, with significant company investment and growth, will offer our wind sensors\' unique strengths to meteorology, marine and defence customers.

• Responsible to the HR Director
• Key contacts include all FT Employees up to the SLT level
• Located in Sunbury-on-Thames (Hybrid optional)
• 40 hours per week (Flexi-time)

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

As part of the HR Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate internal communications initiatives to communicate with employees effectively
• Write and edit content for internal employee communications, such as memos and newsletters
• Arrange internal events to mark national and international celebration days
• Coordinate company events, including Quarterly Business Updates
• Representative of the social committee, arranging events
• Keep employees updated on important news, events, and deadlines
• Respond to employee enquiries and address any issues they may be experiencing to help maintain positive employee relations, escalating this to the broader HR Team where necessary.
• Assist the HR team with administrative duties and HR audits
• Carry out Induction and onboarding of New Starters
• Provide basic reporting and carry out data entry in Cascade (HR system)
• Maintain employee records in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and Employment Law
• Support Learning & Development activities across the business
• Administer Employee Engagement Surveys
• Focus on providing an excellent HR service, representing the HR team and maintaining high levels of confidentiality and integrity.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including reporting any accidents or near misses, to help ensure the workplace remains a safe environment at all times.

Skills, Ability and Experience (Essential)

• Degree in Communications / HR / Business, or a degree in a related subject combined with Communications / HR experience
• Computer-literate with good knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Quick to learn new IT systems
• Process and people-oriented
• Flexibility to deal with and provide assistance to different groups of people and stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle a wide range of data
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Able to maintain a level of professionalism when dealing with challenging situations.

Personal Qualities

We\'re looking for quality-focused individuals with an excellent analytical and problem-solving approach, a conscientious mindset, and the capacity to develop a good understanding of end-user requirements and your role\'s impact on the overall business objectives. Due to the nature of the projects, you must be able to work independently and be a team player able to work cross-functionally with other departments; strong communication (both verbal and written) and organisation are key.

Why work withus?

As well as a competitive salary, we offer:

• Non-contributory pension plan, 9% company contribution
• Life assurance scheme
• Private health care plan
• Optional hybrid working pattern of one day per week from homeOR3 additional holiday days per annum (role dependent)
• 24days holiday per annum, increasing to 25days after one year\'s service, plus all bank and public holidays
• Flexi-time for days worked in the office
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Travel schemes: Season ticket or Cycle-to-work
• Subsidised gym membership
• Sponsored professional study support