Description

Closing Date: 11-Sep-2024

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. This is where you’ll enjoy a broad range of projects, no matter what your level, because our Corporate Affairs team is non-hierarchical and truly plugged in to the rest of the business. Whether it’s internal, external or government relations, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with everyone from food waste to health, or general merchandising to Nectar, in order to support some amazing campaigns. You’ll help build trust around Sainsbury’s with customers, senior stakeholders, media and more. And if non-linear progression is what you’re after, you’ll find opportunities are all around.
**Please note this role is for a
6 month Fixed Term Contract
Why join us
Joining Sainsbury's as the Senior Internal Communications Manager means being part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact. As a key member of our Internal Communications team, you will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering compelling narratives that connect our purpose and strategy with our colleagues. You will have the chance to work closely with senior leaders, advising on tone and delivery of communications, and creating impactful messaging for a variety of formats. Additionally, you will be involved in driving people change projects, ensuring clarity and engagement among our colleagues. With access to personal development tools and tailored training courses, joining us means being part of a collaborative culture where continuous improvement is valued, and your contributions are recognised and appreciated.
What outcomes do I need to deliver
Focussing on the people change needed to achieve our strategy, and the role leaders play in delivering it, you will tell the story of the big changes we’re landing over each year of our strategy that will enable us to deliver our strategic commitments
Lead the development of communications plans that form part of the wider narrative for the business
Work with the Senior Planning and Outcomes Manager – Corporate Affairs to ensure communications form part of the wider internal communications plan
Create and deliver communications that engage all our colleagues in the role they play in delivering on our strategy, and that enable our leaders to unite their teams and execute the plan brilliantly
Work alongside HR and other stakeholders to lead the communication of change projects, preparing cascade plans and messaging, and supporting the creation of scripts and presentations
Write communications for members of the operating board and broader leaders as relevant, that demonstrate our progress against our strategy and how our business is adapting to meet changing shopping habits
Support leaders to have effective face-to-face conversations consistently with every colleague by owning and developing our people change communication channels
Work with the Senior Internal Communications Manager – Continuous Improvement to measure the effectiveness of all communications and channels to drive continuous improvement in our communications
What you need to know and show
Strong background in internal communications, creating and delivering communication plans in fast-paced and complex organisations (essential)
Proven track record of creating and delivering communications for people change projects to complex audiences (essential)
A proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across teams, including senior leaders (essential)
Demonstrable experience of advising stakeholders about tone and delivery of communications (essential)
Strong experience of creating communications on behalf of senior leaders for a variety of formats, including written and video communications (essential)
Strong understanding of the retail environment, with experience working in a retail environment desirable
Excellent, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle large amounts of information in a time-sensitive environment, to prioritise and work under pressure to tight deadlines
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new - whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them:

Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform.  

Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme, you will also be eligible for private healthcare too.
Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave. 

Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).