JOB TITLE: Internal Communications Lead
Maternity Cover 12-month Fixed Term Contract
YOUR MANAGER: Communications Director
TEAM: Communications Team
LOCATION: London, Uk. We operate a hybrid working approach, which allows you to manage your time between home and office.
BE PART OF SOMETHING BIG
We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.
Here In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:
• Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK
• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business.
• The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.
We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.
YOUR NEW TEAM
This position sits in our Pernod Ricard UK (PRUK) business. Our diverse population of 300+ passionate employees have been creating conviviality since 2001, bringing our premium brands and unforgettable experiences to the UK. As the world’s 2nd largest spirits market, the UK is a key location for our company.
At PRUK, we have a culture that blends performance and conviviality: we are recognised as an open and diverse business with a firm commitment to our employees’ wellness, inclusion and safety and to making a positive impact on our industry and environment.
The Pernod Ricard UK Communications department supports the business in its Company objectives through enhancing and protecting the reputation of Pernod Ricard UK, its brands and its people. The Pernod Ricard UK Communications team’s responsibilities cover Corporate Communications (corporate PR, crisis and issues management, cultural partnerships, specialised event management), external communication (B2B and B2C Communications), internal communications and Sustainability and Responsibility (the environment, social enterprise and responsible drinking).
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As the Internal Communications Lead, you will lead the development, management, and implementation of communication and event strategies. You will oversee internal and corporate events, ensuring they align with Pernod Ricard UK’s strategic objectives and brand values. This role requires a dynamic individual who can lead projects, collaborate with various teams, and ensure the successful delivery of key business objectives.
Your role will include:
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive communication and event strategies that support the company’s goals and enhance brand reputation.
• Team Leadership: Mentor the Corporate Communications Intern, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited too senior management, brand teams, and external partners.
• Event Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of high-profile events, ensuring they are engaging, on-brand, deliver on business objectives, achieve KPI’s set and deliver a ROI within budget, across PRUK, London United and the NEE.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with responsible drinking codes of conduct, relevant legislative measures, health and safety and S&R policies.
• Innovation: Identify and implement innovative communication and event solutions that drive engagement and brand loyalty.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leadership: Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the Corporate Communications Intern.
• Budget Management: Oversee budget planning and management for all internal communication and event activities.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful and effective internal communication initiatives, business strategy and event execution.
• PRUK CODI Visibility & Engagement: Coordinate weekly MD communications, gathering information from across the business to ensure accuracy and the correct tone of voice, representing all business functions fairly. Coordinate CODI Business Updates, including date confirmation, communication distribution, content management, live event hosting, Q&A sessions, and post-event communications. Drive awareness and engagement for MD Convivial Coffees. Manage the corporate communications channel (PRUK Communications inbox) recognized by the wider business.
• Communications Strategy: Own and deliver the UK Comms Strategy ensuring it aligns with business priorities and brand objectives whilst keeping employees at the forefront.
• Event Strategy: Develop and manage the event strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand values.
• PR Corporate Identity: Ensure the Company values and PR Corporate Identity are communicated via all internal comms channels, internal and corporate events and are continuously amplified to drive awareness and continue engagement.
• Performance Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations and report on key learnings and KPIs to continuously improve future activities. Analyse engagement rates across internal comms channels to ensure employees are receiving key information from the business.
• Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
KPI’S • Successful delivery of key events and experiences.
• Implementation and engagement with the new PR Corporate Identity.
• Increased engagement rates on internal communication channels.
• Effective collaboration with various teams and stakeholders.
• High participation and engagement in London United and Northern Europe Entity events.
YOUR BLEND OF TALENT
This position could be right for you if you are available for a 12-month Maternity Cover contract and have the following:
• Proven experience in managing communications and events.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using communication and event management tools.
• Creative and strategic thinker.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
• Communications Team/Communications Director/London United Comms Team/Northern Europe Entity Comms Team
• Pernod Ricard UK CODI and UK Leadership Team
• Northern Europe Entity (inc CODI and Leadership Team)
• Lead Experiential Manager
• HR (for London United Comms WOW)
• Brand Teams (for event plan execution, delivery of business objectives and MD weekly note)
• Business Support Services (Operations, Facilities, Finance, IT etc)
• Commercial/Customer Marketing (for commercial activities and MD weekly note)
• Agencies/Production Companies (for resource booking and events)
• Create Cocktails (for events and Building 7 bar management)
• Venues (for effective implementation)
• Full business (during key moments like CODI Business Updates and Kick Off)
OUR MIX OF BENEFITS
For your health, we offer private medical insurance, critical illness cover and an optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance.
Our lifestyle benefits options include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, family care, season ticket loans, free mortgage advice, payroll giving and more!
You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.
We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.
CONVIVIALITY: THE PERNOD RICARD WAY We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.
We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.
We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.
WE’RE COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.
We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves.
We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.
Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.
RESPONSIBLE DRINKING
As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.
In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.
In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.
Job Posting End Date:
2025-02-23
Target Hire Date:
2025-05-01
Target End Date:
2026-04-30
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