employee engagement manager.

change programmes fundamental to the organisation’s operating model and external delivery.
* Lead on the development and implementation of new engagement platform, which we see as integral to the
future of our organisational communications.
* Providing expert internal communications advice and support to senior stakeholders, including the Executive
Committee, on critical decisions and messages that affect employees.
* Driving the creation of an employee brand and a more consistent ‘look and feel’ for Teach First internal
communications.
* Overseeing our established internal communications channels (e.g. intranet, employee newsletters, email
announcements) while reviewing and developing our channel mix, considering the needs of all employee audiences
across Teach First.
* Coordinating monthly and annual recognition awards, aligned to our values
* Devising and implementing new internal communications best practice guidelines that can be understood and
followed across the organisation, allowing a consistent approach to local communications delivery.
* Playing a key role in the development and execution of our employee engagement strategy, working closely with
our HR team and other stakeholders.
* Overseeing the measurement of internal communications & engagement activity, linked to our core
Communications KPIs.
* Designing, implementing and analysing results of employee engagement surveys and other engagement
initiatives, using outcomes to help drive organisational improvement.
* Working closely with the Executive Committee, events team and other internal stakeholders to org-wide
employee events, working to develop engaging content that inspires and motivates our staff.
* As a key part of the Communications Senior team, leading on cross departmental and organisational initiatives
including talent management, org planning and budgeting.
* Keeping up to date with good practice and developments in internal communications & engagement, leveraging
external networks where appropriate.
* The critical responsibilities of this role are described above. They may be subject to reasonable changes from time
to time in line with business need.
Job Specification:
* Building and managing positive relationships with senior stakeholders
* Collaborating with colleagues at all levels, including colleagues in different offices
* Project management and developing systems to improve efficiency
* Giving and receiving feedback
* Understanding how to manage change
* Writing compelling copy and crafting messages for an internal audience
* Working independently and balancing multiple projects
* Understanding and appraising the benefits of current digital communications and technology, with a commitment
to a ‘Digital First’ approach
* Willingly ‘getting your hands dirty’ and taking on both strategic and delivery responsibilities
* Approaching your work with a sense of perspective, flexibility and positivity
Behavioural Competencies:* Experience working in an internal communications department
* Knowledge and understanding of best practice employee engagement theory
* Familiarity with medium to large sized organisations and matrixed structures/reporting lines
* Experience in setting up and introducing new employee engagement platforms (e.g. Teams, Workplace, Slack)