Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We’re looking for a Internal Communications Specialist to join our Head Office in Kings Hill, Kent, on a 18 month fixed term contract.
This is a brand-new role for Westfalia and reflects the increasing appetite within the business to build a first-class internal communications function and deliver brilliant communications to our colleagues that build pride and excitement in the future of the company.
You’ll work closely with the Group Head of Internal Communications to deliver compelling and engaging internal communications, including uncovering and sharing the latest news from across the company, supporting with leadership and regional events and executing internal communications for regional transformation programmes.
If you’re passionate about helping colleagues love what they do, are creative, resilient and hungry to get stuck in, then this is the role for you.
Responsibilities include:
- Partner on clear, impactful internal communications to drive colleague understanding and advocacy for company transformation.
- Translate complex transformation details into engaging, accessible content for all 8,500 colleagues.
- Manage stakeholders and ensure transparency throughout the internal communication process.
- Develop and deliver targeted communication campaigns to build colleague engagement with company priorities.
- Uncover and showcase inspiring stories to celebrate colleague achievements and company initiatives.
- Manage and maintain internal communication platforms, keeping content fresh and readily accessible.
- Demonstrate creativity and find innovative ways to reach colleagues across all roles and locations.
- Champion the core values of clarity, transparency, consistency, and two-way dialogue in all communications.
Requirements
Essential
- Prior experience in content creation and internal communications.
- Proven track record of developing and delivering engaging internal communication materials.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritise multiple tasks.
- Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and communication tools.
- Must be self-motivated and results-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Desirable
- Competency in another European language.
- A degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
- Experience with internal communication platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Yammer).
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid working.
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
- State of the art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & avocado ice-cream.
- Free on-site parking.
- Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
- Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
- Christmas hampers & a Christmas party.
- Sausage roll Thursday & pizza lunch days.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
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