Internal Communication Manager D&U AMEA

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BG Internal Communication Manager

Context

For over 120 years, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet and has been committed to electrifying the future. From a generalist cable manufacturer to pure electrification player, Nexans renews its ties with its DNA, goes beyond cables and is clearly positioned as a key driver for the world’s transition to a more connected and sustainable energy future.

The company is driven by one conviction: economic performance can no longer be dissociated from environmental performance, human well-being and engagement. This is not a claim, this is a concrete business model: Nexans has developed its own unique and powerful method, E3.

Every quarter, all around the world, all the units, even the smallest one has now to find the right performance balance between the three key dimensions of economy, environment and engagement. By placing this powerful performance model – at the heart of the Group’s management, Nexans instill a mindset and define how it wants to electrify the world. With impact, and – who knows – with you?

Purpose of the job

In this context of change, the Business Group Internal Communication Manager will be a key player in promoting the company’s strategy, and its disruptive convictions. The BG Internal Communications Manager works in close cooperation with the Corporate communication team (internal as well as external) and in coordination with correspondents at BU & sites levels, to ensure alignment with the Group’s strategy, consistency in our messages and brand identity.

Areas of responsibility

STRATEGY / PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Building the internal communication plan for the Business Group, in close relation with the global communication plan of the Group (including Corporate programs & campaigns)
• Ensuring that key messages related to Nexans business/organization/transformation/culture are shared, cascaded and understood at all levels: BG/BU/sites (blue collars included)
• Follow-up of global & transversal Internal Communication & People Engagement projects related to HR, Safety, CSR, Inclusion & Diversity, Compliance, etc.

CONTENT CREATION

• Developing the appropriate contents regarding the messages and targeted internal audiences, and defining, implementing and monitoring the related IC tools and KPIs
• Promoting a business-oriented, innovative, safe & environment-driven culture
• Ensuring the application of Group’s guidelines and graphic standards

NETWORK ANIMATION

• Acting as the key contact at BG level for IC activities and advises leaders/managers to improve information & engagement level
• Managing a network of correspondents acting as relays for communication
• Developing employee advocacy

Position sizing

• Scope: Distribution & Usages Americas, Middle-East and Africa Business Group: this may imply travelling to different locations throughout the BG (when circumstances allow)
• Direct reporting to the BG Human Resources VP
• Member of the Internal communication team and reporting functionally to the Group Head of Internal Communication
• No managerial responsibility for the position but possibility to hire an apprentice or trainee regarding the needs
• Manages a mutualised budget or specific campaigns budget

Required skills and qualifications

Strong communicator with a logical, structured, clear and mature style

• Hyper-collaborative, autonomous, organized, proactive
• Positive mindset with a “learning never stops” attitude
• Detail-oriented, able to work on tight deadlines and to adapt to fast-steady dynamics
• Innovative and creative approach in content creation and storytelling
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong visual design sensibilities & digital skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of and genuine interest in content strategies
• Ability to drive events by itself in fast-pace and international environments
• High interest for CSR commitments

Education and experience

• Business, Audiovisual and/or Communication graduate degree
• 5+ years’ experience in a communication position
• Experience within an international company
• Fluent English & Spanish, additional languages (French) appreciated
• Ability to take part on any topic in Communication, with a 360 vision

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