The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
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Associate Employee Communications Coordinator (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering basic content drafting, understanding our internal channels, learning our brand voice, and efficiently supporting the team with publishing tasks.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering error-free content from templates.
- Demonstrating a proactive attitude in learning the business and our communication needs.
- Reliably managing routine administrative tasks related to communications.
- Starting to identify simple content opportunities.
- 2
Marketing Assistant with Internal Comms Exposure
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Translating external marketing skills to an internal audience, understanding employee engagement nuances, and adapting to internal stakeholder dynamics.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven ability to create engaging content for an audience (even if external).
- Strong organisational skills from managing marketing campaigns.
- A clear interest in employee engagement and internal culture.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new tools and internal processes.
- 3
HR Coordinator with a Focus on Employee Engagement
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Developing strong writing and content creation skills, understanding communication channels, and learning to craft messages that resonate beyond HR policies.
You're ready to move on when
- Deep understanding of employee needs and HR policies.
- Experience with employee-facing communications (e.g., benefits, onboarding).
- A natural empathy for the employee experience.
- Strong organisational and administrative capabilities.