Thrive in a team where you feel heard and you belong, working with
supportive, collaborative and humble colleagues. Learn and progress
as you drive transformation and optimise our business operations,
making a real impact in shaping and improving the future of our firm.
The Role
The post holder will play a crucial role in fostering a positive
organisational voice, driving engagement and adoption of HR systems,
processes and strategic initiatives through communication strategies.
They will be responsible for developing and implementing global
communication plans that support the effective delivery of key people
messages, providing a consistent tone of voice and delivering messages
in the context of our people value proposition and broader firm
priorities. Reporting to the Head of Organisational Development, this
new role will sit in the global Organisational Development team and
work closely with the HR Innovation Hub, People Operations, Employer
Brand and Global Communications teams.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with internal stakeholders and teams to develop and
implement internal communication and engagement campaigns on a range
of areas, from HR systems, processes and cyclical HR activities to
strategic initiatives
Create and distribute impactful internal communications, tailored
to the needs of employees and leaders to keep them informed and
engaged on key people matters
Draft communications for delivery through a variety of channels,
such as emails, newsletters, MS Teams communities, presentations and
the intranet
Own and maintain the global HR communications plan, proactively
planning ahead to ensure effective delivery
Provide comms support for broader Organisational Development
projects and initiatives as required
Proactively identify and communicate linkages between projects and
activities, including firm strategy and priorities, to create a
consistent narrative
Continually review and adapt communication and engagement
practices to support the evolving needs of the HR function and firm
Develop a technical knowledge of Clyde & Co's brand and
communication guidelines to ensure communications are consistent
across the firm
Collaborate with HR teams to address feedback and concerns through
communication channels
Build relationships with HR leaders and other stakeholders to
establish credibility and support the adoption of new HR programmes
and initiatives
Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of communication efforts
through defined metrics
Continuously strive to improve and innovate communication
strategies and processes
Essential Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in delivering engagement and communications
campaigns, strategies and content
Excellent copywriting and communication skills, with the ability
to craft clear and impactful messages for different audiences
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work
collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Knowledge of best practices and industry trends, including
emerging technologies
Self-starter and adaptive to change
Adept at managing multiple projects
Strong organisation and planning skills
Commercially aware
Understanding of HR practices and trends (desirable)
Experience of SharePoint Online software (desirable)
Graphics/creative design experience (desirable)
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global
law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction,
energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a
comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses
operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating
in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities
and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities
through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and
minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480
partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people
overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that
guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients
We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver
unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference
We help each other to be at our best and believe our
differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We
seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising
that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Business Services Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services
career development. They vary across levels and different business
areas and fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
People and Team
Client/Stakeholder
Relationships
Service Delivery and
Commercial Awareness
Personal Effectiveness
This is the job description as constituted at present; however the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business.
