Internal Communications and Engagement Officer- 9 Month FTC

ORE Catapult is the UK's leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy. Our mission is to accelerate the creation and growth of UK companies in this sector, drive innovation, and support the transition to a clean, secure, and sustainable energy future.

Position

Following the successful development of ORE Catapult's Internal Communications Strategy, this role will take forward its day-to-day delivery - helping to connect, inform, and inspire staff across the organisation.

This is a hands-on, creative, and people-focused position ideal for a graduate or early-career professional with a passion for storytelling, culture, and engagement. This role will be based in either our Glasgow or Blyth locations with the opportunity to work flexibly.

The role

• Content Creation & Channel Management
  • Develop, own and manage the intranet
  • Draft, design, and publish internal communications across email, intranet, Teams/Viva Engage, and newsletters.
  • Produce engaging stories about people, projects, and innovation.
  • Maintain the "Friday Feeling" newsletter and intranet homepage.
  • Own and develop "All Employee" communication channels for clear consistent messaging
  • Promote our "equality, inclusion and diversity" strategy and initiatives
  • Own and manage "Employee Engagement" feedback
• Leadership & Culture Comms Support
  • Coordinate updates from the CEO and Executive Team.
  • Support Team Briefs and content delivery, Q&A sessions, and internal campaigns.
  • Help deliver "You Said, We Did" updates based on employee initiatives.
• Employee Engagement & Recognition
  • Partner with People, the social committee, and volunteering leads to promote events and achievements.
  • Create visual and written recognition content celebrating staff contributions.
  • Own the "Employee Awards/Kudos" programme
  • Own and manage the calendar of activities such as social engagement, awareness days and celebrations
  • Assist in the development and delivery of the All Team Conference.
  • Become a "core listener" within the organisation to help manage an open feedback loop
• Measurement & Improvement
  • Track engagement metrics (open rates, intranet visits, feedback).
  • Support pulse surveys and data analysis.
  • Suggest improvements and creative approaches for content.
• Brand & Tone
  • Ensure all internal comms align with ORE Catapult's values, tone, and visual identity.
  • Act as a cultural ambassador, championing "One Catapult. One Voice."

Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent writing, editing, and visual communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Interest in employee engagement, storytelling, and culture building.
• Ability to craft compelling stories and engaging content suitable for a range of audiences
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Degree in Communications, Marketing, PR, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Desirable: familiarity with Canva, PowerPoint, or basic design tools.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Supplementary health cover
• Flexible working hours
• Paid parental leave
• Career progression opportunities
• Mental health support
• Wellbeing programme
• Pension scheme
• Exclusive staff discounts / Partnerships
• Gym membership discounts
• Flexible work location
• Mentorship programmes