Internal Communications Executive

Do you thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment? Working in the heart of the BD, Marketing and Communications Team, this role supports our daily activities with a focus on internal communications.

About us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working.  Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the role

Working closely with the Communications Manager, you will be responsible for drafting and editing content for our regular internal communication channels helping to manage and develop these in accordance with strategic priorities. As a strong writer, you will be able to manage multiple projects, ensuring activities are consistent with our overall communications activities both internal and external, ensuring they align with the strategic and business priorities of the firm.

Primarily focused on day-to-day internal communications, the role will have flexibility to support the areas of PR and social media during busy times. You can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

• To source, write and edit clear and engaging content for our key internal communications channels, including emails, posters, firmwide newsletters and intranet homepage articles

• To monitor the communications inbox daily

• To be able to write in accordance with our brand guidelines and tone of voice

• To support the delivery of internal meetings and events where required

• To support on drafting internal briefing documents, Q&A documents, articles, reports and proposals as required

• To collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing and effective digital assets, such as posters, reports, infographics, presentations, and other visual aids, to communicate key messages and information to employees

• To support on the implementation of communications plans in response to briefings from partners, management or other support services functions

• To provide support in framing key internal messages and visualising these in internal and external-facing branded materials

• To measure the effectiveness of internal communications efforts, adjusting as necessary

• To support the delivery of communications for key firmwide, strategic or operational initiatives as required

• To build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders including business development, HR, Responsible Business (ESG), DEIB, Legal Operations, IT and design teams

• To be an active member of the communications team, prepared to support other communications projects as required

• To stay up to date on internal communications best practices and trends, and make recommendations for improvements

About you

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

• Degree educated, ideally in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Law, or a related field

• 1-2 years of internal communications experience, ideally within a large organisation

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent spelling and grammar, with a strong attention to detail

• Able to turn complex information into concise, engaging content

• IT-literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ideally AI tools

• A working knowledge of SharePoint and Poppulo would be advantageous but not essential (training will be provided)

• Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

• Flexible, adaptable, and able to adjust to changing priorities, team needs, and business demands with ease

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Positive attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving

• Good relationship-building skills

• A creative mindset with a willingness to contribute new ideas for improving internal communications

What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

•    Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
•    Flexible, hybrid working policy
•    Generous bonus scheme
•    Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
•    Holiday exchange scheme
•    Private medical insurance
•    Enhanced parental leave
•    Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal opportunities

At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us.  In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field. 
 
As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.
 
When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don’t feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break. 
 
We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.
 
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact Becky Lowe at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you.

Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. 

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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