Hybrid Internal Communications Specialist - 9 month FTC bei Westfalia Fruit

Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for an Internal Communications Specialist to join us on a 9 month fixed term contract out of our Kings Hill HQ, Kent.

You’ll work closely with the CPO and Director of People & Culture to deliver compelling and engaging internal communications, including uncovering and sharing the latest news from across the company, supporting with leadership and regional events and executing internal communications for regional transformation programmes.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner on clear, impactful internal communications to drive colleague understanding and advocacy for company transformation.
• Translate complex transformation details into engaging, accessible content for all 8,500 colleagues.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure transparency throughout the internal communication process.
• Develop and deliver targeted communication campaigns to build colleague engagement with company priorities.
• Uncover and showcase inspiring stories to celebrate colleague achievements and company initiatives.
• Manage and maintain internal communication platforms, keeping content fresh and readily accessible.
• Demonstrate creativity and find innovative ways to reach colleagues across all roles and locations.
• Champion the core values of clarity, transparency, consistency, and two-way dialogue in all communications.

Requirements

Essential

• Prior experience in content creation and executing internal communications across European regions
• Proven track record of developing and delivering engaging internal communication materials, ideally relating to change transformation within an organisation.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritise multiple tasks.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and communication tools.
• Must be self-motivated and results-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Desirable

• Fluency in French and/or German is highly advantageous
• A degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience with internal communication platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Yammer).

Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
• Christmas hampers & a Christmas party.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.