Senior Communications and Engagement Business Partner

Senior Communication & Engagement Business Partner     
Hybrid: Hook/London/Solihull         
Full Time, Permanent    
Band 2 / £70,000 - £85,000 (dependent on experience)    

Here at Serco, we’re looking for a Senior Communication & Engagement Business Partner to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to align communications (internal and external) with Citizen Services’ business strategy.

In this key role, you will focus on managing external communications and social value, ensuring that the reputation of the company is protected and enhanced, alongside enhancing colleague engagement, ensuring that employees feel informed and valued.

You will need to foster strong relationships with stakeholders, creating initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture. This is a crucial role in shaping the Citizen Services narrative and driving engagement at all levels.      

As part of this you’ll:

• Take a lead role on the development and delivery of external and internal communications for the Citizen Services business unit
• Develop and deliver a customer-focused, external communications strategy
• Take complex information and create easy to understand messages that are engaging and relevant to the audience
• Manage any reputational issues, working closely with the Head of Communications and liaising with the Media Relations team
• Build an external engagement plan
• Implement a creative and engaging internal communications plan
• Ensure communication and change activity aligns with HR practices and plans
• Lead the development, coordination and delivery of social value initiatives

What you’ll need to do the role:

• 5+ years relevant communications experience
• Complex programme management working with a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in an agile manner and responsive to changing business needs
• Reputation management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience of implementing a communication plan
• Strong technical expertise and experience of working with various internal social media channels

What we offer:

• Company car / £4200 cash alternative
• Private healthcare
• Bonus scheme of 10% on target and 20% exceeding targets
• Flexible working considered
• Pension – 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.  For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
 

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.