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We are seeking a Communications Assistant to be based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE), Cranfield to support all communications activity on site.
From cascading the daily notices to staff (through email, our online portal, and our internal comms app) to managing the ambient media across the site (plasmas, posters, atrium displays), to organizing all employee meetings – the role is crucial to managing our internal communications channels and ensuring all employees are kept up to date with key company information and news.
Summary
The role will also assist the NTCE Communications Section Manager in their daily tasks, helping to develop and activate both external and internal communications focused around two critical storytelling areas for Nissan in Europe: Technology and Quality.
What you'll be doing
- Managing and maintaining the existing internal communications channels and evaluating opportunities to develop and enhance the mix.
- Ensuring the proactive and consistent distribution of news and/or information to the business through the internal communications channels
- Working cross-functionally with the different departments within R&D and other functions on site to proactively hunt and identify stories to be shared internally and potentially externally.
- Support local deployment of regional brand activations and communications activities including core partnerships as well as external news stories, customising them for an internal audience.
- Undertaking key administrative and operational tasks including but not limited to:
- Creation and maintenance of a communications calendar detailing internal and external communications opportunities.
- Supporting the management of the communications team budget
- Minuting and facilitating relevant meetings
What you'll need
- You will currently be studying a degree in Journalism, Media or English and seeking your Industrial placement year of work.
- Someone with a natural ‘go getter’ proactive attitude.
- Ability to integrate, interact and work within a small team.
- Experience with events and working with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong written skills and a confidence to undertake interviews (with NTCE/NE staff, for internal stories)
- Experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to a confident capacity. Other software experience such as Canva and Adobe Photoshop and Prezi is desirable but not essential.
- Self-motivated and an acceptance to work in a high paced, ever-changing environment.
- Natural communicator – someone who feels comfortable interacting with new people and fostering relationships.
- Good time and workload management skills
- Attention to detail and a focus on improvement and positive challenge and change.
- Someone who is ultimately willing to make the job their own and make the very most of their year.
Our offer to you
- Competitive salary at £21,587
- Hybrid Working Policy 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH.
- Half day Friday
- Free on-site parking when you are on site.
- Paid overtime at 1.5x hourly rate.
- On-site gym
- Sports and Social Club
- Car lease and purchase schemes
- Subsidised canteen and free fruit & milk
- Car lease and purchase schemes
- Health and Wellbeing support
- Plus other employee benefits!
Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in and promote Diversity and Inclusion and will be thrilled to welcome diverse candidates from various backgrounds to join our Team of professionals. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Application process
Online application
Once you have decided which department you would like to apply for, you will need to complete a short online application form through clicking apply on the job page. You will need to upload a CV and will answer some questions confirming your suitability for the role. Your application should be concise but showcase your relevant skills and experience. Don’t forget to research us in more detail to enhance your online application
Assessment centre
If your initial application is successful, we will then invite you to an assessment centre either on-site at Nissan Cranfield or at a neighbouring venue. During the assessment there are various activities where we will be able to learn more about you and how you deal with different scenarios. Either on the day or a week later, you may be asked to deliver a short presentation and prepare for a competency based interview. Your interview will be with a select panel from our recruitment team.
During the interview we will give you a chance to really showcase what you can do and understand your motivations for the job. At the end of the interview you will get the chance to ask us any questions that you may have too. We understand that this stage can be daunting but it is a great way for you to meet other candidates and Nissan Cranfield employees. We all know how you’re feeling but try to relax and enjoy yourself!
Final interview
Sometimes you will be asked back for a 2nd interview, this will be dependent on department and is normally an informal interview to discuss your specific organisational fit. Throughout all of this stage, we want you to feel as relaxed as possible. We know that interviews can be nerve-wracking but just be yourself and try not to worry about getting anything wrong.
Job offer and medical
Well done, you’ve got the job! You will now receive a job offer from us. Once you have accepted you will receive a medical questionnaire to complete online and a contract will then be sent to you in the post, which you will need to sign and send back to us. Now the pressure is off, you’ve done it! Try relax and give yourself time to prepare for your new adventure.
