Darren Barker
Internal Communications Manager @DS Smith
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WORK HISTORY
Internal Communications Manager @DS Smith
Managing, developing, and executing communications around activities, specific projects or campaigns designed to engage employees with DS Smith initiatives.Managing the relationship and connection with UK Packaging leadership and HR, and in-country teams to improve employee communications and leadership visibilityManaging an editorial calendar, writing content, managing channel performance and developing assets to support key projects and campaign activity.Define and deliver leadership messaging and initiatives in close co-operation with the UK Packaging Leadership TeamSupport the creation of a strong line management leadership community, helping them drive employee engagement through active communications.Localize and execute Group-wide, divisional and regional communications campaigns in the country.Build and maintain a strong internal network with wide range of stakeholders within the country. To support with the development and deployment of UK Packaging Employee Experience and Engagement activities in co-operation with HR.Work closely with HR on the deployment, analysis and implementation of action plans around our ongoing Employee Satisfaction Pulse Survey tracking.Develop and execute local communication campaigns to build employee pride, engagement and belonging in their workplace.Deliver and maintain a robust channel strategy, continuously finding better ways to reach audiences, that are both offline and online.Be an active partner of the Regional and Divisional communications networks, sharing local insights and adopting best practices
EDUCATION
University of Gloucestershire
BA (hons), Media Communications and English
Harlow College
Postgraduate, National Council for the Training of Journalists
SKILLS
ABOUT DARREN BARKER
Communications specialist with 20+ years’ experience delivering high impact internal and…
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