Global WB Communication | Communications and Activations Specialist

The opportunity

Are you someone who

• is a strong communicator with solid copywriting skills and experience in writing, editing, and creating videos

• is analytical, familiar with content management systems and loves to work with data to measure effectiveness

• wants to develop and grow as a fully rounded communications expert, working collaboratively with the team

• enjoys an international environment and building relationships with stakeholders at all levels in the organisation

Then we are looking for you!

As Communications & Activations Specialist for WB Communications, you’re a pragmatist who understands the impact of engaging communications and activations. You will channel your creativity into executing internal communications plans, create and publish content on various channels, and organise internal events with a global reach. You’ll take responsibility for measuring impact and connect with colleagues across countries, disciplines, and the business.

The team

The Global Wholesale Banking Communications team oversees internal and external communications for our global business, ensuring our stakeholders know our strategy and feel part of it. The stakeholders include colleagues working across all functions in Wholesale Banking, our clients and external partners. The role reports to the Head of Global Wholesale Banking Communications and works closely with all members of the team as well as with members of our retail and group communications teams.

Role and responsibilities

• Contribute to the crafting and take ownership of the execution of strategic internal communications plans, develop communication materials, draft and upload content on internal channels, including social.

• Supporting the team to plan, research and execute content items, including for our flagship, global internal strategy films.

• Support external communications projects, such as sourcing client case studies and INGWB.com content. 

• Coach stakeholders in other teams on how to execute effective internal communications for their areas, including how to use internal channels.

• Be our measurement whiz, analysing metrics to demonstrate where we make impact (and where we don’t).

• Foster an open culture of collaboration with the team and with our wide circle of stakeholders.

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

As a Communication Expert you have the following traits and experience:

• You are an inspiring communications professional with minimum five years experience in a comparable role within an international context, and hold a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field.

•  A team player, hands-on, eager to learn with a can-do attitude

• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven tasks simultaneously

• Attention to detail and focus

• Flexibility and proactivity in taking on assignments and responsibilities

• Fluent in English speaking and in (copy) writing.

Rewards & benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life and reward our people with a generous benefits offer and employment conditions. 

Questions?

Contact Sunaina Joseph from recruitment team for more information about this role. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the “Apply” button.

Please note, multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders will be part of the selection process.