UK Internal Comms - Business Partner - 3 month Fixed Term Contract

UK Internal Comms - Business Partner - 3 month Fixed Term Contract

About The Role

Scope

Knight Frank is the leading independent property consultancy in the UK offering agency and professional advice across commercial, residential and rural sectors. Established in 1897, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 240 offices. Based in the global HQ at Baker Street, the UK internal communications team provides strategic advice to the UK business, formulating and implementing internal communication strategies and campaigns.

We are seeking an Internal Communication Business Partner UK to join us on a 3 month FTC. They will be accountable for delivery of key communication projects as part of the UK internal communications plan, working closely with the Channel & Insights Lead to ensure the optimum channel mix and delivery. They will have responsibility for the creation of communications from key senior leaders, aligning messaging across key programmes of activity and ensuring a consistent and joined up approach. The Internal Communication Business Partner UK will work with the Head of Internal Communication UK, taking the lead on key projects and activities, supporting strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

Support key Business Services leaders with communication across the UK. Support strategic communication priorities across our People, Risk, Finance, Technology and ESG teams, building on an established tone of voice. Advise on creative communication and engagement approaches to achieve project outcomes, ensuring our people are informed and engaged.

Create and curate content. Provide Internal Communications support for UK initiatives, working with the Head of Internal Communication UK. Create engaging communication strategies and plans that help connect Knight Frank's UK ambition with our Global Vision and Strategy. Work as part of the team supporting the move to our new Global Head Office.

Strategy, planning and business acumen. Combining commercial knowledge with an understanding of people to develop and implement communication strategies, plans and creative campaigns that benefit Knight Frank people at all levels across the UK.

Internal Communication expertise. Be an advocate for the UK Internal Communications Strategy, ensuring leaders understand the service proposition and operating model, working proactively with leaders and stakeholders to join the dots.

About you

A track-record of full ownership of communications activity working with senior leaders. Experience of aligning communication messages with change management activity and overall programme milestones. Ability to operate at pace where required and simplify complexity.

You will have:

• Have deep understanding and experience of working as an interim internal communications professional, to enable embedding at pace.
• Experience working in a professional service or partnership environment.
• Over six years' experience working as an Internal Communications professional.
• Experience of working with senior leadership teams, providing strategic advice and internal communications counsel.
• Proven success developing and executing strategic employee communications across a variety of channels.
• Excellent organisational, coordination, project and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of communication best practice, with specific understanding of the role of internal communication and employee engagement in business.
• Confidence to challenge and advise internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work within a team and provide influence and leadership.
• Ability to deal with change in a positive way.
• Ability to work under pressure, solve problems and develop workable solutions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all areas of work.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and computing skills.

Competitive salary