Internal Communications Specialist

Pension Insurance Corporation (“PIC”) provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. Our purpose is to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders. We achieve our purpose by setting Companywide strategic objectives and driving a healthy culture based on our PIC Values of Resilient, Adaptable, and Loyal.

Role Purpose

The role is required to design and deliver internal communications which positively influence wider Corporate Affairs activities. The role requires the ability to adapt and flex to the needs of the business to secure their buy-in and implement improvements to systems, processes, and technology, as appropriate. To apply knowledge and insights concerning the corporate affairs activities and how this impacts our policyholders. Our Company values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Specific accountabilities assigned to the role of Corporate Communications specialist within the corporate affairs function:

• Support and deputise for the Head of Corporate Affairs in managing internal and corporate communications projects.
• Managing the company’s intranet site (Huddle) and content schedule.
• Creating content and news on Huddle (SharePoint site) including video and written content.
• Creating scripts, taking points and key messages for internal speakers / content owners.
• Manage the monthly Town Hall programme including agendas and support with presentation slides.
• Compiling and writing reports on user engagement with internal communications as needed.
• Supporting the team in the development of internal communications campaigns aligned to the company’s purpose and strategic objectives.
• Keeping the shared internal communications and employee engagement calendar up to date.
• Liaising with members of other departments about internal communications newsflow including HR, PIC Capital and the Charity Committee.
• Supporting in the management and logistics of internal and corporate affairs events as necessary including the PIC summer event and all staff event ‘Typically Us’.
• Support the Corporate Affairs team with other key activity as required e.g. corporate and financial reporting, press releases, social media posting and reporting, award submissions and marketing content and thought leadership.
• General admin duties as needed.

Knowledge:

• High proficiency in written communications including proofreading, editing, shortform and longform copy.
• Established knowledge of other communication skills including verbal and presentation skills, specifically around adapting to the audience.
• Familiar with SharePoint as used for intranet.
• Basic / Intermediate / Advanced knowledge of MS Teams for live group meetings, Slido, and MS Forms.

Skills:

• Strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to persuade and influence both directly and indirectly.
• Ability to organize work to meet deadlines with a capacity to prioritise and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within defined procedures as recommended by functional teams.
• Commercial judgement.
• Good working knowledge of MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Word.

Experience:

• Experience in developing and maintaining intranet sites.
• Experience of delivering internal comms campaigns from conception to implementation and evaluation.
• Experience working in a corporate or consulting environment, the majority in financial services or regulated sectors.

DE&I at PIC

At PIC, we believe that true innovation stems from embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a workplace where every individual, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socio-economic background, feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We hold ourselves accountable through ongoing initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices, and equitable career development opportunities that support belonging and community. While we’re proud of our progress, we recognise there’s work ahead, and we remain dedicated to listening, learning and evolving together.

In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme and much more.