Communications & Engagement Executive

Talktalk, Salford Quays, Salford

Communications & Engagement Executive

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Talktalk, Salford Quays, Salford

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Graduate programme

Posted 5 days ago, 10 Jan | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 21519a3b96c8415fb7c8dad6ad306b91

Full Job Description

Ready to kick-start your career in comms? As our Communications & Engagement Executive, you'll be at the heart of the action-helping to create, share, and celebrate the stories that make TalkTalk special. Main Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of colleague and external communications, from drafting emails to posting on social media, whilst supporting stakeholder engagement in a variety of tasks including information requests and meeting preparation to ensure we maintain strong relationships with politicians and regulators.
  • Help organise events, campaigns, and engagement activities.
  • Gather stories, feedback, and ideas from across the business
  • Keep our comms channels up to date and buzzing with fresh content.
  • Help monitor media coverage and compile daily news summaries.
  • Maintain databases and distribution lists for communications.
  • Assist with reporting, analytics, and admin tasks where necessary
  • Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to get stuck in.
  • Learn from experienced comms and engagement pros and grow your skills every day.

    Understanding of communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field-gained through academic study, internships, or entry-level roles.
  • Awareness of stakeholder engagement principles
  • Familiarity with colleague communications practices and channels such as intranets, newsletters, and social media.
  • Basic knowledge of media monitoring and how to interpret coverage for internal reporting.
  • Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
  • Strong organisational skills, including managing multiple tasks, maintaining databases, and supporting reporting and analytics.
  • Confident use of digital tools and platforms (e.g. Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Viva Engage, LinkedIn, X)
  • Creative thinking and content generation for campaigns, events, and engagement activities.
  • Ability to gather and synthesise feedback, stories, and ideas from across the business.
  • Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to teamwork and cross-functional engagement.
  • Experience
  • Some practical experience in communications or marketing-such as university projects, internships, or entry-level roles.
  • Exposure to event planning or campaign coordination, either professionally or academically.
  • Experience using social media for professional or organisational purposes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Additional Information Some out-of-hour work will at times be required to manage press enquiries and deliver colleague events.

    As a recognised Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we believe that diversity fuels innovation and success. We're committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. At TalkTalk, inclusion is part of our DNA - we're all 100% human, and we've created a culture where you can truly be yourself.

  • Collaborative office spaces designed for creative thinking and innovation
  • Free on-site parking at our offices
  • Generous holiday package - 25 days annual leave, 3 wellbeing days, and your birthday off (plus the option to buy up to 10 more days!)
  • Private healthcare for all employees
  • Competitive pension scheme and performance-related bonus opportunities
  • Free broadband for all employees
  • Life event gifts - celebrating milestones like marriages and births
  • Inclusive employee networks - open to all, supporting peer connection and thought-provoking conversations
  • Salary sacrifice scheme - save on dental, gym, and more
  • Big retail and leisure discounts
  • 3 paid volunteering days a year - because making a difference matters to us too
  • https://www.talktalkgroup.com/work-for-us/jobs/communications-engagement-executive-in-salford-quays.280

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/communications-engagement-executive-126278353