At Britvic Ireland - Part of the Carlsberg Group, we're all about creating and sharing amazing soft drinks. Our iconic brands like Ballygowan, Club Orange, Miwadi, Energise, TK, and Cidona have been loved for generations. We also partner with PepsiCo to bring you favourites like Pepsi, 7UP, and Lipton.

We're always innovating and evolving, staying true to our vision of being the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. With over 240 years of history, our brands are rooted in authenticity and heritage. Our success is driven by the passion of our people, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive and grow and truly be themselves.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter under the Carlsberg Group, our purpose remains clear: striving for perfection, focusing on research and innovation, listening to our consumers, and driving sustainability to make a positive impact on society.

Job Overview

Britvic Ireland, part of the Carlsberg Group, is seeking an Employee Communications Manager to lead and implement our employee communications strategy. This key role is at the heart of our business, ensuring all employees are kept informed and engaged through effective communication across various channels. As a member of the Sustainability & Corporate Affairs team, you will drive engagement and collaboration with HR, site management, and people managers within Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

Own and execute the Employee Communications strategy and roadmap for Britvic Ireland, building advocacy for our purpose, vision, values, and strategy.
Coordinate and create employee communications across all channels, including intranet, email, on-site communications, and in-person events.
Design compelling, brand-aligned content and set-piece events that inspire and delight our people.
Manage the existing 'Focus' intranet site and create a new intranet site for Britvic Ireland's launch in January 2027 on the 'Carlsnet' internal platform.
Lead the organization of employee engagement events at key times of the year, including company conferences and seasonal celebrations.
Act as the key contact point between Britvic Ireland and the Carlsberg Group employee communications teams, rolling out central messaging to internal teams.
Work with cross-functional teams and employee wellbeing programs to drive employee engagement.

Requirements

Previous experience managing Employee Communications in a medium-large business.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) at all levels.
Strong influencing, persuasion, and business partnering abilities.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Results-driven, collaborative, and a 'can-do' attitude, with a strong bias for action.
Strong IT and digital skills, with a creative mindset and a strong aesthetic eye.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Key Behaviors

Excellent communicator (written and verbal) at all levels.
Strong understanding of drivers of engagement in the working environment.
Ability to manage multiple ongoing assignments simultaneously.
Results-driven, collaborative, and a 'can-do' attitude, with a strong bias for action.
Constantly challenges ways of working for continuous improvement.
Attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
Great team player, working together to deliver excellent results.

Education/Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who hold a recognized qualification in Corporate Communications and have demonstrated a commitment to upskilling themselves in this field.

Employee Communication Manager

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