At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging communications for internal and external campaigns on wellbeing, diversity, and change.
- Company: Join Linklaters, a leading firm focused on people and culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape impactful messages that drive change and enhance employee engagement.
- Qualifications: Experience in communications, strong writing skills, and ability to engage diverse audiences.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
The Senior People Communications Advisor supports the delivery of people-focused communications initiatives across Linklaters and external audiences. Reporting to the Head of People Communications, you will drive engaging internal and external campaigns and provide communications support spanning wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, firm values, business transformation, and other key people topics. This role helps shape messages that build culture, inform employees, and enable change across regions and teams. You will work closely with stakeholders across the People function, senior leaders, Channel and Editorial team, local communications teams, and subject matter experts, translating complex information into accessible and engaging content that supports firmwide priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, draft, and refine engaging communications content for internal and external campaigns focused on people priorities, including wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and business transformation.
- Advise stakeholders and contribute to communications strategies for people initiatives, ensuring messaging is clear, relevant, and tailored to diverse audiences.
- Draft and coordinate the delivery and publication of people-related communications through the firm's intranet, newsletters, Viva Engage, LinkedIn, and visual channels in partnership with the Content and Editorial team.
- Work with the Business Teams leadership with communications to drive change.
- Support HR in developing and communicating the firm's employer value proposition and Business Development & Marketing in enhancing the employer brand and EVP.
- Monitor feedback, analytics, and impact of campaigns, recommending improvements and refining messages in response to data and personnel feedback.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of employee engagement forums, digital events, and other interactive opportunities.
- Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation within people communications.
Experience
- Meaningful experience in internal communications, employee engagement, external communications or change communications, ideally within a professional services, legal, or corporate environment.
- Strong track record drafting engaging, accessible messaging for internal audiences.
- Familiarity with campaign coordination, digital channels, and analytics.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional and multi-regional teams.
- Comfortable translating complex topics for wide audiences.
- Experience managing competing deadlines and projects.
Additional Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong editorial and storytelling skills.
- Solutions-focused, creative, and proactive in problem solving.
- Capable of handling sensitive information with care and integrity.
- High emotional intelligence and an inclusive approach.
- Organised, able to prioritise, and adaptable to changing demands.
- Digital fluency, including intranets, communications platforms, and basic analytics.
The Team
The People Communications team is responsible for developing and delivering communications that drive Linklaters' people-focused, change and technology agenda internally and externally. The team champions the employer value proposition through high-quality, timely, and inclusive messaging and supports and develops the employer brand. It works closely with the Channel and Editorial team to develop and deliver engaging communications and with the Leadership Communications team to ensure the alignment and support of the Senior Partner and Firmwide Managing Partner with the people agenda.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual's ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.
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Linklaters is an exceptional employer that prioritises a culture of inclusivity and engagement, making it an ideal workplace for a Senior People Communications Advisor. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, diversity, and professional growth, the firm offers unique opportunities to shape impactful communications that resonate across global teams. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment, access to innovative resources, and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring a rewarding career path in a dynamic legal setting.
