Communications Officer (6m FTC)

Arriva has a long history dating back to 1938 when the Cowie family opened a second-hand motorcycle shop in Sunderland, UK. Little did we know it would become the first chapter in our incredible story that would see us grow to become a pan-European passenger transport partner.

Today, we are diversified across 12 countries, holding leading market positions in many markets across the countries we operate in. We are one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing c.39,000 employees and delivering more than 1.2 billion passenger journeys every year.

About the role

As our Communications Officer, you will workas part of the communications team, with our internal communications and media relations colleagues to develop messaging, proof points, and draft copy.

You'll use your expertise to create and plan enticing and interesting content, such as press releases, website copy, blogs, social media posts and write and publish content for internal platforms, including the intranet and Yammer.

You will be required to join an on-call rota for out-of-hours press enquiries.

We offer a friendly working environment, the opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills, and a fantastic position within an established pan-European company, we are looking for a passionate Communications Officer.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Create and curate engaging content and coordinate activity across internal and external platforms (online and offline).

· Support the team in sourcing exciting news stories from communications colleagues across the UK and Europe and drafting and editing them for Group channels.

· Produce press release content, write by-line articles for trade media publications and draft blogs for digital and social media platforms.

· Create engaging internal communication messages and stories distributed via email, published on the intranet and posted on Yammer.

· Manage a suite of communication collaterals such as corporate presentations and the content calendar, as well as keep the website content up to date.

· Manage the internal and PR photo libraries.

· Analyse and measure the performance of communication activities.

About you

You can demonstrate experience in a similar role and will be someone who thrives in an environment where you can showcase your creativity, excellent attention to detail.

As well as having a passion for copywriting, were are also looking for:

· Good interpersonal and presentation skills and confidence;

• Excellent written communication skills;
• Flexibility, determination, enthusiasm and the ability to cope well under pressure;
• Good teamwork;
• Creativity and imagination;
• A passion for all things digital;
• Confident in using tools such as Sharepoint, Canva and Camtasia;

Why work for us?

Our people choose to work for us, and to stay with us, because we’re a great place to work. At Arriva, we strive to create a

culture where we can all be ourselves, where we belong, feel respected and our differences celebrated. We actively seek out and value difference. We want our business to reflect the wide range of communities in which we operate, so we can serve them even better.

Job Types: Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company car
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person