Communications Officer

On-site in Birmingham·Added yesterday (last checked 2 Nov)

Costain

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Work mode: On-site, Birmingham

Skills

Nice to have

Canva

Requirements

What we're looking for

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good attention to detail and proofreading ability
Strong organisational and time management skills
Confidence using Microsoft Office applications including Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Outlook
Willingness to learn new digital tools and communication platforms
Creative thinking and a proactive approach
Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels
A degree or HND in one of the following communications, marketing, journalism, media or public relations
GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths (or willingness to achieve these as part of the apprenticeship)
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Nice to have

Experience creating content for social media, vlogs or newsletters
Familiarity with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Express
Basic understanding of video editing or photography
Experience working as part of a team through education, volunteering or employment

The role

HS2 is Great Britain's new high-speed railway. Once operational, HS2 trains will facilitate journeys between Birmingham and London, with services extending to Manchester, the Northwest, and Scotland using conventional railways. The new route will comprise 140 miles of track, four stations, two depots, 32 miles of tunnel, and 130 bridges. The first HS2 services will run between Birmingham Curzon Street and Old Oak Common in London from 2029 to 2033. HS2 has awarded several railway systems contracts, valued at over £4 billion, for the design, supply, construction, testing & commissioning, and maintenance of the route between London and Birmingham. HRS03 HV Power (traction and non-traction) Rail Systems Contract is being delivered by the Siemens Mobility Costain Joint Venture (SMCjv) (the Contractor) on behalf of High Speed 2 (the Employer). This role sits in the People & Communications team, reporting into the Head of People & Culture.

What you'll do

Create engaging content for internal newsletters, intranet articles, emails and digital screens
Support in the planning and delivery of internal communications campaigns and employee engagement initiatives
Develop, maintain and update internal communication channels, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
Draft communications for business updates, events, wellbeing initiatives and organisational announcements
Assist with organising internal events, campaigns and colleague engagement activities
Create simple graphics, presentations and digital content using design tools where appropriate
Create photography and video content for internal, & external communications
Monitor engagement metrics such as email open rates and intranet analytics, helping to identify opportunities for improvement
Gather colleague feedback through surveys and other engagement activities
Identify opportunities, coordinate and support award nominations and industry articles, working with the leadership team and subject matter experts.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across different departments to understand communication needs
Ensure all communications reflect the project values, tone of voice and brand guidelines