Communications Manager

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Become part of our Operations Data Office team, where you'll be instrumental in delivering improved data management practices vital to our Ops 2025 and Ops 2030 strategic plans.

As the ODO Comms Manager, you will be responsible for creating the ODO Brand Strategy and creating and leading the delivery of the ODO Communication and Engagement Plan to enable raising the profile of the ODO Organisation across Operations and AZ. The ODO Brand Strategy will be the anchor for all ODO communications for both special projects and BAU delivery and it is critical that it delivers both written and visual communication materials and videos that are creative, compelling, consistent to the AZ on-brand requirements and provide engaging experiences for the audience.

Furthermore, as part of the ODO Brand Strategy you will be responsible for developing and managing the ODO Workvivo (replacement for WorkPlace), enabling the ODO team and its partners and customers to actively engage with our communication materials to deepen their understanding of the role the ODO Organisation plays in the success of the business. Also, as part of the ODO Brand Strategy you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the ODO Engagement decks, ODO SharePoint site, facilitating the ODO All Hands Mtgs and performing a variety of activities to support the communication messaging from the ODO LT Team and ODO Leader.

Accountabilities

You will

Create and deliver the ODO Brand Strategy to uplift the profile of the ODO Organisation across Operations and wider AZ
Create and lead delivery of the ODO Communication and Engagement Plan in adherence to the ODO Brand Strategy to deliver compelling communications materials and videos that engage the audience and adhere to the AZ on-brand requirements.
Develop and managed ODO Workvivi (replacement for WorkPlace) providing an engaging and inspiring space for the ODO team and its collaborators and customers to actively engaging with our communication materials on a regular basis
Provide communication support to the ODO Leader and ODO LT
Develop and maintain the ODO SharePoint site to provide a high satisfaction rating from our visitors on their experience of navigating the site
Develop and maintain ODO Engagement decks and facilitate ODO All Hands Mtgs
Developing creative themes, new and innovative ways of communicating that excite and encourage our teams, partners and customers to engage with the ODO strategy and transformation journey.
Coaching and developing the ODO team to uplift communication capability through providing expert advice to the ODO team on creating creative and compelling communication materials
Monitoring and assisting in gaining employee feedback through formal and informal communications.
Essential Requirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, marketing or related field or relevant experience in a communications role
Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design with a portfolio of examples highlighting your creativity in enhancing communication materials through graphic design
Experience of working within a consultancy/agency with the responsibility of delivering engaging graphic designed communication materials for a variety of customers
Clear and engaging communicator with an excellent eye for creating compelling visuals that tell a story
Experience in developing a brand strategy that raises the profile of an organisation with its team members and customers
Experience managing communications requirements for senior partners
Excellent coordination, collaboration, organization, multi-tasking skills and experience in managing a busy programme of events
Strong influencer with the skills for communicating via digital channels
Strong visual communicator who is able to create visual materials that tell a story clearly without the need for a presenter or a voice over to convey the message clearly
Confident and experienced at creating creative and compelling communication materials from a high-level brief and working through the iteration process that follows to achieve the required communication output
Ability to understand and interpret technical and performance related information and create compelling and engaging communications materials and campaigns
Skilled in the use of design tools e.g. Adobe creative suite to create compelling designs and content
Website design and online content management
Desirable Skills/Experience:

Team leadership skills

WHAT NEXT?

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Date Posted
17-Jan-2025

Closing Date
13-Feb-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.