Internal Communications Coordinator

Hybrid working - 60% of working week in our Swindon Head Office, the rest working from home.

Sitting within the Talent, Communication and Culture team, the role of the Communications Co-ordinator is to provide day to day support for our Communications Manager in delivering our internal communication strategies and plans. A key part of this will be supporting the management of our company intranet though creation of content & design of SharePoint site and analytics on engagement. Working closely with our Communications Coordinator for marketing, the role will also offer support and cover for marketing and external communications when needed.

About the Role:

• Support the delivery of the internal communication strategy and plans
• Write content for both print and digital including newsletters, intranet and company news posts
• Support the ongoing development of content for the intranet portal, ensure relevant corporate communications content is shared and kept up to date.
• Learn updates on software packages to strengthen the team's use of key platforms, e.g. SharePoint, Canva and Teams
• Support the organisation and logistics for the quarterly Town Halls, aligning Executive Team diaries and co-ordinating content
• Stay up to date on communication trends to provide recommendations and ideas
• Managing enquiries into the communications ticket system, liaising with key people and managing timely responses
• Admin support in budget planning and monitoring
• Help and promote the Smiths News brand - making sure that all communication and materials meet the company’s brand guidelines

About you

• A passion for language and an eye for design 
• Strong copywriting and content skills
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised with a great attention to detail
• Confident user of Microsoft Packages including SharePoint
• Strong team player
• Experienced or keen to learn design tools such as Canva and Adobe software

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking and competitive salary but you’ll also have access to:

• Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
• 5% match pension
• 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
• 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, salary advance scheme
• Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

About us

Smiths News is the UK’s largest news wholesaler. Our colleagues serve 22,400 retailers every day of the year, operating from 33 distribution centres. 

Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are working together to build and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.