Dalton Recruitment has a very exciting opportunity available with national client for a Communications Executive to support the delivery of clear, consistent and engaging communications across both internal and external audiences. The role provides hands-on content creation, coordination and delivery support, helping to strengthen reputation, improve employee engagement and ensure alignment between what the organisation says externally and what employees hear internally. The role works closely with both external communications and employee engagement teams to support day-to-day activity You will need to be based out of their Woking offices ideally 4 days/week and work from home for one with fairly regular travel to their Kent office (Ashford). What you'll be doing: Support the planning and delivery of internal communications that keep employees informed, engaged and aligned: Work in collaboration with the Employee Engagement team to draft and publish agreed internal communications content, supporting implementation of defined internal communications priorities Establish relationships with colleagues across the business to gather information and translate it into inspiring internal stories to engage colleagues. Support the delivery of proactive external communications that enhance the organisation's reputation: Research, draft and edit content for press releases, announcements, website updates and social media channels (particularly LinkedIn). Help maintain a forward-looking content pipeline aligned to organisational priorities. Assist with day-to-day coordination with the external PR agency, ensuring smooth delivery and consistency of messaging. Support preparation of reactive materials (e.g. holding statements, Q&As and briefings) under the direction of the Head of Corporate Communications. Escalate emerging issues or reputational risks promptly to the Head of Communications Monitor media coverage and prepare summaries and insight for internal stakeholders. Key Result Areas: High-quality content delivered accurately and on time across internal and external channels Strong alignment between internal and external messaging Effective support of proactive communications plans Robust monitoring and insight reporting to inform decision-making Positive and collaborative working relationships across stakeholders Required skills and experience: Essential: Demonstrable experience in a communications, PR, journalism or related role, ideally within a corporate or complex organisational environment. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences. Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information. Experience creating content for digital and social media channels. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as: Communications / Public Relations Journalism / English / Marketing / Media or related subject. Desirable: Experience supporting internal communications or employee engagement activity. Familiarity with media relations and media monitoring tools. Experience working in a complex or operational organisation. A postgraduate qualification or professional training in: Communications / Public Relations / Corporate Communications / Journalism Evidence of continued professional development in communications, media, digital or internal engagement. Dalton Recruitment Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. We will always try to respond to all applications individually but due to the high volume we receive, this may simply not be possible. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days, please accept our apologies but please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Dalton Recruitment has a very exciting opportunity available with national client for a Communications Executive to support the delivery of clear, consistent and engaging communications across both internal and external audiences. The role provides hands-on content creation, coordination and delivery support, helping to strengthen reputation, improve employee engagement and ensure alignment between what the organisation says externally and what employees hear internally. The role works closely with both external communications and employee engagement teams to support day-to-day activity You will need to be based out of their Woking offices ideally 4 days/week and work from home for one with fairly regular travel to their Kent office (Ashford). What you'll be doing: Support the planning and delivery of internal communications that keep employees informed, engaged and aligned: Work in collaboration with the Employee Engagement team to draft and publish agreed internal communications content, supporting implementation of defined internal communications priorities Establish relationships with colleagues across the business to gather information and translate it into inspiring internal stories to engage colleagues. Support the delivery of proactive external communications that enhance the organisation's reputation: Research, draft and edit content for press releases, announcements, website updates and social media channels (particularly LinkedIn). Help maintain a forward-looking content pipeline aligned to organisational priorities. Assist with day-to-day coordination with the external PR agency, ensuring smooth delivery and consistency of messaging. Support preparation of reactive materials (e.g. holding statements, Q&As and briefings) under the direction of the Head of Corporate Communications. Escalate emerging issues or reputational risks promptly to the Head of Communications Monitor media coverage and prepare summaries and insight for internal stakeholders. Key Result Areas: High-quality content delivered accurately and on time across internal and external channels Strong alignment between internal and external messaging Effective support of proactive communications plans Robust monitoring and insight reporting to inform decision-making Positive and collaborative working relationships across stakeholders Required skills and experience: Essential: Demonstrable experience in a communications, PR, journalism or related role, ideally within a corporate or complex organisational environment. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences. Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information. Experience creating content for digital and social media channels. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as: Communications / Public Relations Journalism / English / Marketing / Media or related subject. Desirable: Experience supporting internal communications or employee engagement activity. Familiarity with media relations and media monitoring tools. Experience working in a complex or operational organisation. A postgraduate qualification or professional training in: Communications / Public Relations / Corporate Communications / Journalism Evidence of continued professional development in communications, media, digital or internal engagement. Dalton Recruitment Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. We will always try to respond to all applications individually but due to the high volume we receive, this may simply not be possible. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days, please accept our apologies but please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Dalton Recruitment is very pleased to be partnering with this National support services firm to secure them a new UK Recruitment Manager to lead and deliver end-to-end recruitment across the organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role managing a small resourcing team where you'll combine strategic recruitment planning with direct hiring delivery, ensuring the business attracts and secures high-quality talent across a wide range of roles. Working from the firm's Basingstoke HQ for 4 days/week with one day working from home, you'll play a key role in improving recruitment processes, reducing agency reliance and building sustainable talent pipelines for the future. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment Delivery • Leading end-to-end recruitment activity across all business areas • Personally managing recruitment for key, senior and business-critical hires • Partnering with hiring managers to develop effective hiring strategies • Delivering a positive, efficient and inclusive candidate experience Workforce Planning & Talent Pipelines • Supporting workforce planning alongside business leaders • Building proactive talent pipelines for priority and hard-to-fill roles • Developing talent pools to support future hiring needs and reduce time-to-hire Direct Sourcing & Cost Management • Driving direct sourcing strategies including LinkedIn, referrals and headhunting • Reducing reliance on external agencies and managing supplier relationships • Monitoring recruitment spend and agency costs • Managing preferred supplier lists (PSLs) Process Improvement & Systems • Designing and improving recruitment processes and frameworks • Introducing consistency across hiring practices, SLAs and interview processes • Leveraging ATS and recruitment systems to improve workflow and reporting Team Leadership • Managing and developing a team of two • Building a high-performing, delivery-focused recruitment culture • Monitoring team performance against KPIs including time-to-hire and direct sourcing effectiveness Reporting & Compliance • Producing recruitment insights and reporting for senior stakeholders • Using recruitment data to drive continuous improvement • Ensuring all recruitment activity complies with legislation and internal policies Key Skills / Experience Required: • Proven experience in a Resourcing Manager or senior recruitment role • Strong experience recruiting across a range of senior and specialist roles • Track record of improving recruitment processes and reducing agency spend • Strong direct sourcing and talent pipeline development capability • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills • Experience managing or mentoring team members • Data-driven approach with strong analytical capability What's On Offer? • A strategic and operational recruitment leadership role • The opportunity to shape recruitment processes and talent strategy • A collaborative environment where you can make a visible impact • A role with variety, autonomy and real influence across the business If you're passionate about recruitment, enjoy building strong relationships and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Dalton Recruitment Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. We will always try to respond to all applications individually but due to the high volume we receive, this may simply not be possible. So if you do not hear back from us within 3 working days, please accept our apologies but please also assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Dalton Recruitment is very pleased to be partnering with this National support services firm to secure them a new UK Recruitment Manager to lead and deliver end-to-end recruitment across the organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role managing a small resourcing team where you'll combine strategic recruitment planning with direct hiring delivery, ensuring the business attracts and secures high-quality talent across a wide range of roles. Working from the firm's Basingstoke HQ for 4 days/week with one day working from home, you'll play a key role in improving recruitment processes, reducing agency reliance and building sustainable talent pipelines for the future. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment Delivery • Leading end-to-end recruitment activity across all business areas • Personally managing recruitment for key, senior and business-critical hires • Partnering with hiring managers to develop effective hiring strategies • Delivering a positive, efficient and inclusive candidate experience Workforce Planning & Talent Pipelines • Supporting workforce planning alongside business leaders • Building proactive talent pipelines for priority and hard-to-fill roles • Developing talent pools to support future hiring needs and reduce time-to-hire Direct Sourcing & Cost Management • Driving direct sourcing strategies including LinkedIn, referrals and headhunting • Reducing reliance on external agencies and managing supplier relationships • Monitoring recruitment spend and agency costs • Managing preferred supplier lists (PSLs) Process Improvement & Systems • Designing and improving recruitment processes and frameworks • Introducing consistency across hiring practices, SLAs and interview processes • Leveraging ATS and recruitment systems to improve workflow and reporting Team Leadership • Managing and developing a team of two • Building a high-performing, delivery-focused recruitment culture • Monitoring team performance against KPIs including time-to-hire and direct sourcing effectiveness Reporting & Compliance • Producing recruitment insights and reporting for senior stakeholders • Using recruitment data to drive continuous improvement • Ensuring all recruitment activity complies with legislation and internal policies Key Skills / Experience Required: • Proven experience in a Resourcing Manager or senior recruitment role • Strong experience recruiting across a range of senior and specialist roles • Track record of improving recruitment processes and reducing agency spend • Strong direct sourcing and talent pipeline development capability • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills • Experience managing or mentoring team members • Data-driven approach with strong analytical capability What's On Offer? • A strategic and operational recruitment leadership role • The opportunity to shape recruitment processes and talent strategy • A collaborative environment where you can make a visible impact • A role with variety, autonomy and real influence across the business If you're passionate about recruitment, enjoy building strong relationships and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Dalton Recruitment Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. We will always try to respond to all applications individually but due to the high volume we receive, this may simply not be possible. So if you do not hear back from us within 3 working days, please accept our apologies but please also assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
