Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.
We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.
As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.
Job Description
As the Communications Manager working within a consultancy environment, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the communications strategy for our clients within the private and public sector and supporting user adoption of change programmes. You will be responsible for crafting compelling narratives, managing media relations, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. For some projects, this role may require travel to various UK locations to engage with our customers, their stakeholders and users.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of our clients and their digital products
- Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries related to the project or product
- Create engaging content including articles, video messages, blog posts, social media posts, and presentations to effectively communicate our customers’ goals and objectives
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of messaging and consistency across all communications channels
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the client, wider stakeholders, user groups and the project delivery teams
- Monitor industry trends, policy developments, and regulatory changes relevant to the client’s sector and provide strategic guidance to leadership where appropriate
- Plan and coordinate events, conferences, and workshops to showcase the digital changes and support user adoption of them
- Track and analyse metrics to measure the effectiveness of communications efforts and make data-driven recommendations for optimisation
- Stay up-to-date on best practices in public-sector communications
Please note this is a fixed-term contract for roughly 4 months starting in May
Qualifications
- Proven track record of successfully executing communications strategies and plans in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of governance structures, policies, and regulatory processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages for diverse audiences
- Experience managing media relations, including pitching stories, coordinating interviews, and drafting press materials.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within Version 1 and our customers’ organisations
- Demonstrated proficiency in social media management, content creation, and digital marketing
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Willingness to travel within UK to meet with clients and represent Version 1 and our customers at events
Additional Information
Location: This role can be delivered in a hybrid nature from one of these offices Newcaslte, Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh or London.
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.
One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.
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