Communications Content Manager

At Leviat, you can build a future with a lasting legacy.

Help us make great architecture possible. Responsibly and sustainably. For everyone, and with everyone. Because we’re one rich, vibrant global network of insight and expertise with c.3,000 people at c.60 locations globally, we are a global leader in connecting, fixing, lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry.

Own where your ambition can take you. You’re free to explore and to specialise, so make the most of the opportunity. Whatever you want to do, you’ll have the full support of a global business.

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

About the role

We're currently looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Communications Content Manager to join our Communications team. This is a hybrid role in a matrix environment, with the expectation for at least 1 day a week in our Sheffield, UK office.

You'll play a lead role in planning, designing and executing communications content across a range of channels, ensuring engaging and inspiring content that caters for the different audiences and supports Leviat's ambition.

This is a great opportunity for an exceptional planner and editor to join and be the go-to person for content creation. Whilst day-to-day activities will depend on the needs of the business, it is a results-based and collaborative role requiring planning and organisational skills and creative content development.

This is a new and unique opportunity to work across all communications channels (internal/external), at a global level and demonstrate creativity in developing content.

Main responsibilities

1. Design, implement and manage an overall editorial plan, ensuring content is aligned (internally/externally) and delivered to agreed schedules.
2. Own the Leviat internal channel matrix, ensuring it is regularly reviewed and fit for purpose for our diverse audiences.
3. Work in collaboration with regional/global teams to gather content and news stories and ensure they are prepared to support upcoming global content/activities.
4. Produce high-quality content that engages and educates our target audience, including employee newsletters, announcements, video content, press releases/articles, whitepapers, blog posts, social media content and website copy.
5. Experiment with, evaluate and optimise content formats to ensure Leviat messages reach, engage and inspire target audiences.
6. Ensure internal communication messages are consistent and aligned with external messaging.
7. Adopt an authentic storytelling approach to connect with audiences and the wider industry – positioning Leviat as an employer of choice and innovative market leader in the delivery of engineered solutions.
8. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of all communications activity and channels.
9. Engage and manage external suppliers to support content creation, as required.
10. Support content development for ad-hoc project campaigns, as required.
11. Support planning and execution of events, both employee and customer, virtual and in person.
12. Collaborate with colleagues across Leviat and CRH to maximise content and support delivery.

Experience and qualifications

1. To be a self-starter, able to comfortably manage your own workload and adapt to change.
2. To have a communications/marketing qualification or equivalent work experience, preferably in an editorial/planning role.
3. To be an experienced writer and editor, with an exceptional eye for detail and the ability to produce compelling content for a range of audiences.
4. Experience in communications measurement and the ability to demonstrate campaign ROI.
5. Developed project and stakeholder management skills.
6. Experience of working in a matrixed organisation and communicating effectively with a diverse audience, where English is not the first language.
7. A knowledge of the latest communications and/or marketing trends and best practices.
8. To have technical experience of working across digital/social media platforms; video-editing and web design is not required but an advantage.
9. To be fluent in English. Other languages (German, French, Dutch) are an advantage.
10. Some domestic or international travel may be required.

What we offer?

• We are a global business, looking to attract and retain the best talent.
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion.
• Highly competitive base pay.
• Pension contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working dependent on your role.
• A range of other benefits, specific to your role and depending on where in the world you join us i.e. health care, medical insurance, discounted shopping.
• Ongoing personal learning and development support.

Leviat is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

Date: 25 Sep 2024