Senior Manager, Internal Communications - Sky Sports

Senior Manager, Internal Communications, Sky Sports

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

You’ll work closely with the Managing Director (MD) and his Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to shape and communicate our story to the Sky Sports team.

What you'll do:

• Develop and present strategic plans to the SLT and execute them to support team objectives - in a way that informs, engages, and inspires the wider Sky Sports team.
• Business partner with the MD and advise the wider SLT on plans around increasing their profile and visibility.
• Pro-actively adapt Sky wide initiatives for our mostly shift working population and where required, deal with challenges and make recommendations for successful resolutions.
• Oversee and deliver compelling content on our Sky Sports internal channels as well as managing events and experiences that support our comms objectives (like all staff town halls)
• Own and deliver change programmes, through the creation of announcements, FAQS and cascade plans, to help people understand the direction of the department.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Sky Sports and Corporate Affairs to ensure a joined-up approach to our initiatives and find opportunities to increase visibility of Sky Sports across wider Sky.

What you'll bring (minimum requirements and demonstratable skills)

• A strong track record in an Internal Communications role with demonstratable experience setting strategic direction, planning, delivery, events, activations, change management and digital engagement.
• The ability to independently lead the development and implementation of communication strategies.
• Experience business partnering an executive in a large complex organisation or being a member of a senior leadership team, with the ability to recommend, influence, and negotiate as well as confidently engage with senior management.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to craft messages in an engaging way
• Someone who understands complex audiences and how to engage them (a shift working population in a wider org that does not work shifts)
• A love of Sports

Team Overview

Working in the Internal Communications team at Sky puts you right at the heart of the business. Part of the Corporate Affairs function, we’re amongst the first to know about new products, forthcoming TV shows and the next pivotal moment in the sports calendar.

Our people are also our customers - and our biggest advocates - so it’s important that they understand and champion the innovations and amazing content that Sky produces. It’s our job to bring that to life for them. It’s also critical that they feel connected to the business, our leaders and understand their contribution to the success of the business and our culture.

Being part of Internal Comms is a varied, exciting and uplifting experience that is fast-paced and exciting. If you love being at the centre of things, thrive on bringing things to life in ways that surprises and delights people and want the creative freedom to try new things, then our team is the place for you.

The Rewards:

There are reasons people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place!
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences!

How you'll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion:

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.