Closing Date: 30-Oct-2024
The Barbican is an international arts, conference and learning organisation in the heart of the City of London.
Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.
Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to become our Internal Communications Officer, supporting the development and delivery of our internal communications strategy. Reporting to the Internal Communications Manager, it will be your role to deliver innovative, high-quality, relevant, inclusive and engaging communications for all those who work on behalf of the Barbican, including our permanent employees, members of our team of casual staff, and those working for our on-site service delivery partners.
You will play a crucial role in supporting and enabling the Barbican’s ongoing transformation programmes – including our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work to make the Barbican a welcoming place for all, and the exciting Barbican Renewal Programme which will see transform our iconic building over the coming years.
You will have direct responsibility for building, maintaining and improving a range of communications channels, to enable better communication with and collaboration between staff. You’ll develop compelling narratives and source stories from across the organisation to generate content that drives engagement and ensures people understand and commit to the organisation’s objectives. And you will develop ways to ensure staff voices are empowered and platformed.
Our ideal candidate will be a dynamic and committed team player, and a confident and diplomatic communicator. Experience of internal comms in organisations undergoing change would be an advantage – we are looking for someone who can set a high standard in creating an inclusive culture; by using internal communications to build connection, belonging and voice across teams, professions, perspectives and identities.
To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please see the ‘Job Information Pack’.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including flexible working, annual pay progression and an annual pay review, a generous pension scheme, season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes, free access to museums and galleries, discounts on retail, healthcare and on-site cafes and restaurants. You will have access to Employee Assistance Programme, trained Mental Health First aiders and City of London employee networks.