Programme Communications Lead - Stockley Park
My client, a high profile oil & gas company, is looking for a Programme Communications Lead to join their team in Stockley Park.
Role Description:
The Strategy and Change team are accountable for a number of major change projects. Currently these include a global desktop refresh, an externalisation and upgrade of the companys email environment, and a Consumerisation and Collaboration initiative. All are being delivered to business critical timelines and will impact many users. The Communications Lead will assume responsibility and accountability for the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy for all aspects of the programmes to all stakeholders.
Specifically, the role is focused on the preparation of all executive briefing papers, all programme governance documentation and all stakeholder communications e.g. user communications around system outages. All communications will need to be delivered within the IC framework.
In order to deliver this the Communications Lead will be expected to be an active attendee at project and programme meetings.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Projects, Strategy and Change, the functions of the Communications Lead are as follows:
Ø Develop programme identities and consistent messages in line with existing Communications and brand standards
Ø Develop and maintain effective communications plans
Ø Identify stakeholders and support engagement activities
Ø Create communications support materials, including newsletters, presentations, articles, emails, posters and other materials as required
Ø Provide the programme teams with the necessary tools to deliver clear, consistent communications in line with their requirements
Ø Minimise end user disruption through provision of appropriate and clear end-user communications and self-help materials
Ø Liaison with the bp IC team to ensure compliance with processes & standards
Deliverables:
Producing all executive briefing papers and presentations as required
Governance Documentation
Regular programme status reports
All user communications
Experience:
· Good understanding of IT
· Previous experience of developing and implementing a Communication plan on a similar major technical IT programme/project.
· Broad Internal Communications (IC) experience covering strategy, planning, content creation.
· Strong written communication skills delivered across a range of products
· An IC track record and evidence of designing and implementing communication plans using a number of tools and technology channels and range of IC methodologies
· Has a good understanding of commercial and business drivers and role IC takes in improving business decisions
· Successfully influenced and advised mid/senior level business partners (e.g. Group Leader/GVP level) on tactics for communications delivery
· Aligning communications with business or functional strategy
· Implementing communications to help enhance the success of organisational change, understanding the different tactics that can be used
Experience of working with a network of consultants and/or suppliers, dealing at account manager level or above
Skills/Behaviours:
Strong communication / influencing skills
Excellent presentation skills, with an emphasis on written communications
A strong team player
Effective organiser
Proficient in use of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Ability to work to tight timelines and under pressure
This is a fantastic opportunity, please apply for more details.![]()
My client, a high profile oil & gas company, is looking for a Programme Communications Lead to join their team in Stockley Park.
Role Description:
The Strategy and Change team are accountable for a number of major change projects. Currently these include a global desktop refresh, an externalisation and upgrade of the companys email environment, and a Consumerisation and Collaboration initiative. All are being delivered to business critical timelines and will impact many users. The Communications Lead will assume responsibility and accountability for the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy for all aspects of the programmes to all stakeholders.
Specifically, the role is focused on the preparation of all executive briefing papers, all programme governance documentation and all stakeholder communications e.g. user communications around system outages. All communications will need to be delivered within the IC framework.
In order to deliver this the Communications Lead will be expected to be an active attendee at project and programme meetings.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Projects, Strategy and Change, the functions of the Communications Lead are as follows:
Ø Develop programme identities and consistent messages in line with existing Communications and brand standards
Ø Develop and maintain effective communications plans
Ø Identify stakeholders and support engagement activities
Ø Create communications support materials, including newsletters, presentations, articles, emails, posters and other materials as required
Ø Provide the programme teams with the necessary tools to deliver clear, consistent communications in line with their requirements
Ø Minimise end user disruption through provision of appropriate and clear end-user communications and self-help materials
Ø Liaison with the bp IC team to ensure compliance with processes & standards
Deliverables:
Producing all executive briefing papers and presentations as required
Governance Documentation
Regular programme status reports
All user communications
Experience:
· Good understanding of IT
· Previous experience of developing and implementing a Communication plan on a similar major technical IT programme/project.
· Broad Internal Communications (IC) experience covering strategy, planning, content creation.
· Strong written communication skills delivered across a range of products
· An IC track record and evidence of designing and implementing communication plans using a number of tools and technology channels and range of IC methodologies
· Has a good understanding of commercial and business drivers and role IC takes in improving business decisions
· Successfully influenced and advised mid/senior level business partners (e.g. Group Leader/GVP level) on tactics for communications delivery
· Aligning communications with business or functional strategy
· Implementing communications to help enhance the success of organisational change, understanding the different tactics that can be used
Experience of working with a network of consultants and/or suppliers, dealing at account manager level or above
Skills/Behaviours:
Strong communication / influencing skills
Excellent presentation skills, with an emphasis on written communications
A strong team player
Effective organiser
Proficient in use of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Ability to work to tight timelines and under pressure
This is a fantastic opportunity, please apply for more details.