Marketing Communications Business Partner - Internal Communications (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Marketing Communications Business Partner – Internal Communications

Glasgow Life is seeking an experienced internal communications specialist. As Marketing Communications Business Partner – Internal Communications, you will be joining our in-demand Marketing Communications team with responsibility for strategic internal communications and colleague engagement. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for a period of two years.

About Glasgow Life

Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We stage world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation.

About our Corporate Services

As Marketing Communications Business Partner – Internal Communications, you will be joining Corporate Services. This includes Marketing and Communications; Business Support; Infrastructure and Finance. HR; Retail; and Procurement and Development are also part of this. These teams undertake a wide range of roles to keep Glasgow Life operating smoothly as a first-rate charity. From creating compelling messages about our work, to providing insights which help shape strategies. Corporate Services oversees the operation of more than 100 venues across the city, supporting our frontline colleagues, accounting for millions of pounds, and bringing income into Glasgow Life through our shops.

The role
As Marketing Communications Business Partner – Internal Communications, you’ll be an integral part of the Marketing Communications team leading the delivery and ongoing review of our internal communications strategy. Reporting to the Communications Lead and working within the Communications team, you will develop strategic and tactical internal communications activity to enhance awareness of Glasgow Life’s business objectives and ensure colleagues across our charity feel informed, connected and engaged. Within the Marketing Communications team, you will work in an open, dynamic and collaborative environment alongside colleagues who take pride in their company and output.

The candidate
We are looking for a candidate who is:
• An exceptional communicator with demonstrable experience of developing and leading integrated, multi-platform internal communications strategies and campaigns, preferably within a large, multi-site organisation.
• An excellent writer with a passion for storytelling as well as knowledge of internal communications best practice and emerging trends, platforms and channels.
• Able to turn complex and technical information and language into compelling messaging and content that boosts colleague engagement and embeds a positive internal culture.
• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively: building trust with colleagues and stakeholders, providing credible and authoritative communications advice, and influencing senior leaders.
• Able to interpret data and insights to measure the effectiveness of communications and inform decision-making and content planning.
• A critical thinker: demonstrating excellent business judgement with the ability to weigh competing priorities and solve problems quickly and effectively.

• Accurate when completing tasks with excellent attention to detail and first-class planning and workload management skills.
• Able to deliver at a strategic level with demonstrable experience in budget management, performance reporting and team leadership.

 

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.

This role is working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and our office on Albion Street has great links to public transport and parking nearby. Some of our roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working. We believe in the transformational power of the services, programmes, events and experiences we provide for the people of and visitors to Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Important dates
The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 September and interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place w/c Monday 23 September.

Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, this post is politically restricted.

If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees will have a right to return to a role of their substantive grade within the council family as a minimum. Employees are required to inform their current manager prior to submitting an application.

Benefits at Glasgow Life
• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store

• Option to buy extra annual leave

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• And much more!

Please note that Glasgow Life, as an Arms-Length External Organisation (ALEO) of Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts. For more information, visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life

We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. You can read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website at https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer 

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Further Information

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation

For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us