Brand and Communications Specialist – Maternity Cover

Overview

Lead internal & global communications, events, and employee engagement for Hitachi EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

• intranet management
• content planning
• event coordination
• executive messaging
• corporate media
• brand training

Tasks

We are looking for a Brand and Communications Specialist to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a dual-role position with responsibilities spanning both EMEA and global internal communications. The successful candidate will play a key role in aligning internal messaging, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting the delivery of corporate communications across the region and globally working closely with the group companies and the global HQ members in Tokyo. You will contribute to a variety of internal initiatives, working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. -Support global internal communications initiatives, including planning and creating CEO communications, global intranet content planning, events such as the Global Leaders Kick-off Meeting, internal awards programme planning and global employee campaign activation. -Update the HEU intranet and support the migration to the global Hitachi Connect platform. -Support HR team with the induction brand training for the new employees in EMEA region. -Distribute executive communications, including drafting and distributing messages from senior leadership. -Maintain and update key corporate materials such as the EMEA ‘One Hitachi’ video, regional fact explainer documents, and corporate presentations. -Organise and deliver internal events including the annual EMEA Brand & Communications meeting and Town Halls.

Requirements

• communication
• internal comms
• global experience
• employee engagement
• cross-functional
• team player

What You Bring

We’re looking for a team player, who is motivated by delivering great work and the Hitachi vision. The role will be a mixture of remote-hybrid work with days in the Hitachi Office. The office location is Hitachi Europe Ltd, Botanica Ditton Park, Riding Court Road, Datchet, SL3 9LL -Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. -Proven experience in internal communications or corporate communications. -Experience in a global or regional internal communications role within a complicated corporate environment. -Familiarity with employee engagement strategies. -Ability to work cross-functionally and across cultures.

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Benefits

Voluntary Benefits (funded by employee) including. Along with a market competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme, employees have the option to work flexibly in line with our hybrid working model and we would be happy to discuss this with you during the hiring process. Company Funded Benefits Benefits Package -Health screening -Private Medical Insurance -Gym Membership -Generous holiday entitlement - with the option to buy up to an additional week per year. -Group Personal Pension -Dental Insurance with option to include dependent children. -Personal Accident Insurance -Dining card -Cycle To Work scheme. -Employee Assistance Programme available to all employees -Market competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme -A Holiday Banking scheme allowing you to bank untaken holiday to use another year.

About Hitachi

-From its origins in heavy machinery, the company now pioneers in advanced IT, infrastructure, and industrial solutions. -Hitachi's diverse projects range from smart cities and renewable energy systems to cutting-edge digital technologies. -Known for its expertise in high-tech sectors, Hitachi has become a trusted partner for industries worldwide. -The company is renowned for large-scale, high-impact projects, including energy plants, transportation systems, and urban development. -Hitachi's commitment to innovation drives its leadership in sectors like industrial automation, transportation infrastructure, and digital transformation. -With a history of over a century, it has become a cornerstone in both traditional industries and emerging technologies.

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