Communications Business Partner

Guildford, ENG, GB, GU1 1DB Bournemouth, ENG, GB, BH1 2NF London, ENG, GB, EC3V 0HR

Area of Expertise: Marketing & Design

Unit: Allianz UK

Employing Entity: Allianz Management Services Ltd

Job Type: Full-Time

Remote Job: Hybrid working

Employment Type: Permanent

ID: 68276

Non-Executive Communications Business Partner

Salary: circa £55k - office (hybrid, 2-16 days in office each month)

The Communications Business Partner is responsible for planning and delivering high quality, creative communication initiatives for Allianz UK, primarily for internal audiences but on occasion also working with external communications to deliver multi-channel content. The Communications Business Partner provides strategic communications counsel to Allianz UK senior leaders and develops a programme of communication activities and messaging which earns, builds, and safeguards trust held by audiences.

This pivotal role works with the employee communications team, the external communications team, Group communications, and the corporate events team, to transform key messages into compelling content. It builds and maintains a comprehensive communications content calendar for business function/s, communicating business and function strategies aligned to Allianz UK plans, bringing to life our strategy, performance, culture, brand, transformation, and people - using performance and measurement frameworks to monitor impact and inform continuous improvements of communication initiatives.

About You

Experience

• Demonstrable experience as a senior internal communications advisor with relevant financial services and/or insurance experience.
• Experience of leading small groups of teams responsible for developing and implementing communications strategy.
• Experience in a large multinational organization, particularly within financial services or insurance.
• Experience of managing complex communications within fast-paced regulatory environments.
• Proven track record of influencing key stakeholders, presenting complex subject matter in simple, engaging ways to multiple levels with varied knowledge bases.
• Strong written and verbal communication and data presentation skills.

Technical Skills

• Insight and audience-led planning experience, particularly around connecting internal communications through digital channels.
• Able to challenge and influence multiple senior stakeholders.
• Deep technical knowledge of internal digital communication channels and platforms e.g., SharePoint, Viva Engage.
• Experience of linking commercial and business priorities to employee communications strategies, able to influence internal stakeholder decision-making and align communications activities to one integrated plan.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent - minimum 2:2 or equivalent (CIPR Diploma) in marketing, PR, Business or associated discipline.
• Professional qualifications at certificate level.

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:

• 25 days holiday
• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet

Our Ways of Working

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role. Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.