Job Description Summary The Head of Global Communications and Engagement role will partner with the CHRO, CEO, key HR and functional senior leaders, and SVPs to create and deliver internal and external corporate communications globally and to lead company-wide initiatives on Employee Engagement. The role will set and govern corporate and employer branding standards; manage communication strategies to external corporate audiences and to internal employees & teams; and lead issues & crisis communication, with the aim to protect and enhance Elementis' reputation. It will ensure the delivery of communication strategies that represent our culture and employer brand, and foster our engagement ambitions and wider initiatives globally, championing the delivery of our Employee Engagement goals.Job DescriptionResponsibilitiesOversee the creation of proactive and effective communication strategies globally across a range of internal / external facing campaigns, programs and engagement activities that are consistent, aligned to our values and purpose, and which achieve key business outcomes.Manage day-to-day planning and delivery of communication initiatives; from coordinating and managing key materials, to supporting execution of strategic comms launches.Oversee our bi-annual Employee Engagement survey working with Gallup and key stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery with a high level of response rates and follow-up.Oversee global engagement programs including LinkedIn Learning, Volunteering Day and Employee Assistance Program.Own the strategy, framework, lay-out and wider 'look & feel' of content across communication materials including a variety of channels; from website, to intranet and wider social media.Ensure accountability and clear processes for content and updates across our key communication channels; oversee the production of inspirational, consistent and up-to-date messaging to current and future employees, customers and partners.Own the global crisis framework and approach to Crisis Communication ensuring key stakeholders are trained and prepared. Accountable for all communication related to crisis.Own the development, maintenance and performance of the website and intranet ensuring fit for purpose.Lead large-scale opportunities and coordinate key business initiatives from Town Halls, to conferences and wider critical meetings.Ensure to embed best practice and strong communication capabilities globally.Set corporate standards and governance for communications globally, whilst ensuring business objectives, strategies and values are continuously aligned and embedded within communication materials and initiativesPartner with leaders across the business; including the CEO, CHRO and function SVPs to design, influence, and deliver key communication, and provide insights on engagement initiatives.Analytics & ReportingProvide rich and effective outcomes and measures across global communication strategies and initiatives both internally and externally.Use metrics and insights generated to drive improvement in communication and engagement.Decision makingThis role will typically hold the day-to-day authority to make decisions in relation to direction, language, methodologies and wider strategy of communication initiatives. It will also make decisions related to implementation of best practice across internal and external communications; and will work alongside HR and wider leadership to drive large engagement activities.Additional Job DescriptionJob CompetenciesBuilding partnerships and working collaboratively with other teams and individuals to meet shared objectives.Technical Knowledge and SkillsDeep communications expertise, always seeking to innovate and try new ways to deepen engagementNatural storyteller with excellent speaking, writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify messages whilst producing captivating contentAbility to build connections effectively across a global organization across multiple time zones and cultures; with values of influence and collaborationExcellent organisation skills with the capability of coordinating information and events across a range of complex markets and audiencesUnderstanding of various communication platforms and media tools such as Adobe Photoshop, video editing, Microsoft office suite, Sharepoint.Position RequirementsEducation: Bachelors Degree Experience: 5 year's experience leading communications for a function/segment/region , preferably within a global context IT Skills: Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, excel, word), relevant communication systems (editing software, engagement platforms Language Skills: Superior written and verbal English communication skills Working arrangements: This role will be 5 days a week; 3 of which will be required in the office, as per Elementis policy Traveling required: Some travel will be required to global Elementis locations
