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.
- 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
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