Sky

Strategic Communications Business Partner

Job ID: R0048589
Location
London, Middlesex
Hours/week
37.5 hrs/week
Payrate range
Unknown

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 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.  

The Strategic Communications Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to CSG’s Service Managing Director and their leadership team, developing and executing strategic communication plans that support the MD’s vision and objectives while aligning with broader organisational goals. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to ensure clear, consistent, and impactful communication that engages and inspires colleagues. 

 

What you'll do:

1. Strategic Partnership 

  • Act as a proactive, trusted advisor to the MD, providing strategic communication counsel on key initiatives, challenges, and opportunities. 

  • Develop a deep understanding of the MD’s priorities, leadership style, and strategic goals to craft tailored communication strategies. 

2. Communication Planning and Execution 

  • Design and deliver internal communication plans that effectively articulate the MD’s vision and align with organisational objectives. 

  • Create compelling content for MD and director led communications 

  • Manage regular communication channels such as town halls, leadership updates, and team briefings 

3. Stakeholder Engagement 

  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the MD’s leadership team, HR, and other business functions, to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging. 

  • Act as a bridge between the MD and the wider internal communications team, ensuring local strategies align with global or corporate initiatives. 

4. Change and Transformation 

  • Support the MD in driving change initiatives by developing communication plans that engage and guide employees through periods of transformation. 

  • Identify potential challenges or resistance to change and recommend proactive communication strategies to address these. 

5. Measurement and Feedback 

  • Regularly assess the impact of communication strategies, gathering feedback and analytics to inform continuous improvement. 

  • Monitor employee sentiment and provide insights to the MD to shape future communication approaches. 

6. Thought Leadership 

  • Stay informed about trends and best practices in internal communications, offering innovative ideas to enhance employee engagement and connection. 

  • Explore game-changing insights from across the industry 

 

What you'll bring:

1. Strategic Thinking 

  • Ability to translate complex business objectives into clear and actionable communication strategies 

  • Critical thinking – ability to challenge the status quo from various perspectives  

2. Exceptional Communication Skills 

  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to create engaging content tailored to various audiences. 

3. Stakeholder Management 

  • Proven experience in managing relationships with senior leaders and influencing  

4. Emotional Intelligence 

  • Ability to understand and respond to the needs, emotions, and challenges of different stakeholders. 

5. Adaptability and Problem Solving 

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and responding to evolving needs. 

6. Analytical Skills 

  • Proficiency in measuring the effectiveness of communications and using data to inform decisions. 

 

7. Qualifications and Experience 

  • Significant experience in internal communications in a business partner role. 

  • Experience advising senior leaders and working in a matrixed or complex organisational structure. 

  • Proven track record of delivering impactful communication strategies during periods of change or transformation. 

The Rewards: 

There's a reason 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: 

Livingston, Dunfermline and Osterley.

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. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.  

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. 




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