An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Internal Communications & Engagement Business Partner to join the Group Communications team in Harrogate.

This role will suit an exceptional communications professional who’s keen to work closely with leaders and key stakeholders across Taylors of Harrogate to develop and deliver a strategic programme of internal communications for the business and both the Yorkshire Tea and Taylors of Harrogate brands.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside two outstanding and well-recognised brands, as well as supporting the delivery of integrated Group-wide communications and campaigns. You’ll be responsible for engaging our people in Taylors business priorities, engaging our people in our values and culture, and ensuring our people feel proud to work as part of Bettys & Taylors Group.

Reporting into the Channel & Change Communications Lead, you’ll be part of a highly motivated and creative team who sit at the centre of the business - keeping the Group connected through a variety of internal channels with compelling communications.

To be successful you’ll need to be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of developing communications strategies and plans to support business performance.
• Experience of effectively engaging and managing senior stakeholders and providing internal communications counsel both in a proactive and reactive capacity.
• Outstanding communication skills, with strong attention to detail; a proven track record in turning complex issues into simple narratives and writing and creating compelling content across a range of formats.
• Experience of working across multiple priorities– balancing demands and finding connections between workstreams.
• Creative ability to suggest and drive new ideas and ways of presenting content to gain maximum engagement across a range of internal audiences.
• Experience of developing and managing employee engagement events and editing internal publications to a high standard.
• Competence in developing and working with a variety of internal communication channels (including digital) and an understanding of how to use, measure and develop channels to increase impact. 
• Experience of inspiring, coaching and supporting others to improve their communications skills.

What we offer you

As a minimum, all our employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks while at work, a discretionary quarterly profit-share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company-wide employee discounts,  access to our health cash plan, wellbeing support, company funded counselling, and enrolment in the company pension.

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to explore what makes them the best version of themselves, and we do this through external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes.

Great People, Great Culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands – Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly.  We are driven by our purpose and our values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences and we are committed to offering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Click here to learn more about life at Bettys & Taylors Group.

To apply for this role you will be required to submit a CV and cover letter.

The closing date for this vacancy is 17th October 2024, with first interviews taking place in week commencing 21st October 2024.