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Mars UK • GBR-Berkshire-Slough | United Kingdom

Internal Communications Specialist- FTC until 31st December 2026

Employment type:  Contract
Salary:  £38,000 – £42,000 per annum
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Job Description

Job Description:

* An FTC contract, with possibility of it being extended *

* Salary on offer £38-42K + 10% bonus + other company benefits *

The Internal Communications Specialist supports the development and execution of internal communications, first class Associate Experience and delivery of change communications. Responsibilities will span both Mars Wrigley and One Mars UK communications, in addition to managing all community partnerships across Slough and Plymouth.

As key partner to the leadership teams, this role supports delivery of a number of visibility initiatives and translating their strategies into communications that inspire Associates that inspire and engage our 2,000 Associates across the UKI Market.

What will be your responsibilities?

  • Drive and embed the Mars Wrigley UKI business strategy by executing initiatives that engage internal stakeholders towards ambassadorship of the business vision, strategic business choices, and increase advocacy for our segment, business and brands.

  • Proactively work with the Internal Communications Manager to develop and drive the internal communication strategies and tactics that will engage and inspire Associates.

  • Ensure internal communication tools and channels are kept up-to-date, are engaging and reflect business messaging.

  • Implement and customise global and Mars Inc communications as appropriate for the Mars Wrigley segment and differing internal audiences.

  • Creation of internal communication announcements, articles, posters, presentations and other business communications to support senior business leaders.

  • Ownership of the Mars Wrigley UKI Community policy, donations, budget management and internal communications.

What are we looking for?

  • Experience in Communications and/or PR and a track record of implementing campaigns which achieved measurable results.

  • Leadership and Business Communications: Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Fluency in English and copy writing experience essential.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across functions and cultures in a fast-paced environment.

  • High level of planning, event and project management.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and team player.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

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Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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