Location: Newcastle
Role Overview:
Main Goals:
To design and deliver communication strategies that strengthen both brand recognition externally and employee engagement and culture internally as well as align corporate messaging with organisational goals.
Personnel:
• Collaborate as part of a global matrix communications team to uphold a consistent “One-Stadler” voice across all markets, while tailoring messaging to the UK and Netherlands audience and cultural contexts.
• Expand social media presence by creating dynamic, interactive campaigns that drive engagement and showcase Stadler’s innovation and sustainability.
• Create engaging external campaigns that highlight Stadler’s innovation, sustainability, and culture.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and key stakeholders to communicate effectively on feedback loops associated with culture change initiatives.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement by building trusted relationships with employees, leadership, external partners, and community representatives.
• Act as a liaison with residents and neighbours of Stadler sites, ensuring proactive communication around projects, developments, and community impact, while addressing concerns and fostering positive relationships.
Organisational:
• Work within the UK and Netherlands territory to develop locally relevant content in main media and railway media.
• Develop and execute internal communication strategies across multiple channels (intranet, newsletters, town halls, digital platforms).
• Establish a regular rhythm of social media activity, ensuring alignment with global brand guidelines while reflecting local market priorities.
• Support in crisis communication and issue management, ensuring timely, transparent, and effective messaging to protect reputation and maintain stakeholder trust
• Attend and support key events (industry conferences, community forums, internal leadership gatherings) to represent Stadler and strengthen visibility.
Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, HR, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in journalism or corporate or employee communications.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with digital comms tools (SharePoint, Teams, intranet platforms, filming with mobile phone, editing CapCut).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with a creative edge and attention to detail.
• Storytelling & narrative building
• Stakeholder management
Desirable:
• Employee engagement expertise
• Change communication
• Analytical mindset for measuring impact
Why Join Us:
Innovative Environment: Working in a fast paced, results orientated environment, you will proactively work alongside your team to ensure services are available.
Growth and Development: You will be part of a dynamic company committed to the development of our people, offering opportunities for learning and career development.
Passionate Team: You will manage a dedicated team working diligently to deliver and provide an essential service successfully collaborating with key stakeholders.
Customer-Centric Approach: You will work effectively to ensure the needs and expectations of our service users are supplied with the highest standards of service.
What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking proactive people who align with our company KPI’s and values. If you are looking to make a difference and deliver high quality service then we want to hear from you.
What We Will Offer You In Return:
• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience (include salary expectations in your CV).
• 36 hour working week
• 25 days annual leave, 8 statutory bank holidays.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. Auto-enrolment at 4% matched contribution rate with the option to increase up to 10% which remains matched
• Death in Service Cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company paid membership of cashback health plan with Healthshield.
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Contact Details
- Name: David Curtis
- Email: david.curtis@stadlerrail.com
- Web: www.stadlerrail.com/en/home