Internal Communications Executive

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in.

You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.

At Eversheds Sutherland, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for an Internal Communications Executive to join our Corporate Affairs team and play a key role in helping colleagues stay informed, connected and engaged across our global firm.

About the role

Reporting to the Internal Communications Manager, you will support the delivery of high-quality, effective internal communications that reflect our strategic priorities and values. Acting as an ‘in-house reporter’, you will work with stakeholders across the business to translate complex information into clear, engaging content for our internal channels.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual looking to build a career in communications within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsbilities

• Source, draft, edit and publish internal news and content across a range of channels, including the firm’s intranet
• Maintain and update intranet pages, ensuring content is accurate, timely and aligned to house style
• Plan and schedule communications activity in line with agreed editorial processes and timelines
• Create simple, on-brand visual content for digital and print channels, including intranet, digital signage and Microsoft Teams
• Support the creation of video content where required
• Build technical capability across communications platforms and tools
• Produce regular analytics and insights to measure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement
• Support firmwide and Executive communications initiatives
• Help ensure internal communications align with the firm’s strategic, commercial and responsible business priorities

Skills & experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
• An interest in digital communications and emerging technologies, including GenAI, with sound judgement and respect for confidentiality
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• The ability to work at pace, respond to changing priorities and remain calm under pressure
• Effective stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build relationships across all levels of the firm
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work closely with colleagues across Communications, Responsible Business, Design, and legal and business services teams
• A positive, proactive mindset and a professional approach at all times

What we offer

We are committed to supporting your development and helping you succeed in your role. You will benefit from:

• A structured programme of internal and external training
• Development in brand, tone of voice and communications best practice
• Exposure to a range of communications tools, platforms and technologies
• Coaching and feedback to support your ongoing growth
• The opportunity to build a strong portfolio and develop your career within a global firm

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance 

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.

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