Internal Communications Specialist

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and test solutions to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland and Morocco; it has subsidiaries in China, Japan, South Korea, Italy & Romania. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

This is a global Internal Communications Specialist role, reporting to UTAC’s Head of Communications. You will work closely with the Head of Communications to implement the internal communications plan and develop engaging, relevant communications materials for employees across UTAC globally.

Responsibilities

• Editorial: conducting interviews, writing, reviewing, and publishing content for the UTAC intranet. You will be responsible for the weekly intranet newsletter.
• Intranet Management: Manage and maintain the UTAC intranet, ensuring content is accurate, relevant and up to date.
• Audiovisual Content: Manage the UTAC media library and support the creation and editing of video content.
• Events: Support the planning, coordination and delivery of internal communications meetings and events.
• Graphic Design: Create engaging and relevant visual content to support internal communications projects and initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leaders, to support their communication needs.
• Internal Communications Projects: In a constantly evolving environment, you will contribute your expertise to all future internal communications projects.
• Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times.

• Degree-level qualification in Communications or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant qualification/experience.

Experience

• 3-5 years experience in communications, including internships or apprenticeships.
• Experience managing the back office of websites and SharePoint.
• Experience in graphic design and video editing.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working in environments involving regular interactions with senior management.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence audiences at all organisational levels, through compelling content.
• Strong project coordination, organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confidence using AI-enabled productivity tools to improve efficiency.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Desired

• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking French.

Personal Behaviours

• Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong commitment to accuracy and high-quality outputs.
• Strong relationship builder with a collaborative approach.

Other

• Flexibility to travel as and when required
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes ;

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
• Healthcare cashback plans
• Generous holiday benefits
• Contributory pension schemes
• Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies :

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.