Recruitment information - Communication Assistant
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in this role. Further information is given in the documents provided, with a few words from me by way of introduction.
About us
Vigeo Eiris is a global provider of ESG research to investors, public and private corporates. We evaluate the level of integration of sustainability factors into organisations’ strategies and operations, and undertake risk assessments to assist investor and corporate decision making.
Our raison d’être calls for clear integrity and high work ethics, top-quality services, constant receptiveness and reactiveness, all of which drive our independence, transparency, innovation and professional excellence.
Vigeo Eiris, born from the merger of two leaders in their historical markets, is rooted in Europe and is now positioned as a global player in ESG research. This status has made us a key stakeholder in building greater awareness of ESG with civil society and local authorities, and in adapting companies’ and investors’ strategies and practices.
Stakeholder dialogue and innovation are at the very heart of our DNA.
Our teams at the core of our professional excellence
Our belief is that our employees are the backbone of our excellence, the foundation of our expertise and guarantee the quality of all products and services offered to our clients.
We are committed to ensuring that skills development as well as individual and collective performance, are the key factors contributing to career and remuneration success.
About this role:
· You’ll be based in London and be part of the communication team. Reporting to the communication manager and joined in the team by our press relations manager (who are located in Paris), you’ll be part of a professional team enjoying regular communications in phone calls or skypes.
· You’ll be the communications contact point for London teams and will be the relay for all corporate communications from our Paris, Headquarters. You’ll also support the Director of External Affairs in their missions as well as the Marketing Manager, especially on competitor monitoring.
· You’ll join a hard-working and friendly team, and enjoy a career where the role is varied, with lots of interactions within the organisation, across different countries.
Salary and benefits
We offer a competitive salary including generous pension arrangements, and other company benefits.
Our offices are located in The Foundry a remarkable RIBA award winning, BREEAM 'Excellent' rated centre in Vauxhall, London.
Applying for the role
If this is the opportunity you are looking for and have the right skills and experience – please do apply by completing our application form.
Neena Hall
HR Manager
Communications Assistant
About Vigeo Eiris:Vigeo Eiris is a global provider of ESG research to investors, public and private corporates. The agency evaluates the level of integration of sustainability factors into organisations’ strategies and operations, and undertakes risk assessments to assist investor and corporate decision–making.
Vigeo Eiris offers its services through two separate business units:
· Vigeo Eiris rating offers analyses, ratings, benchmarks and portfolio screening, to serve all ethical and responsible investment strategies.
· Vigeo Eiris enterprise supports organisations in the integration of ESG criteria into their business functions and strategic operations.
Vigeo Eiris methodologies adhere to the strictest quality standards and are certified to the independent ARISTA® standard. Vigeo Eiris is CBI (Climate Bond Initiative) Verifier. Vigeo Eiris’ research is referenced in several international scientific publications.
Vigeo Eiris is present in Paris, London, Boston, Brussels, Casablanca, Milan, Montreal, Santiago, Stockholm and Tokyo, has a team of 200 and a Global Network of partners.
For more information: www.vigeo-eiris.com / Responsibilities:
The Communications Assistant – is a member of the Communications Team and reports directly to the Communications Manager.
You will:
· Contribute to the writing of new articles and content for the Vigeo Eiris website, newsletter, and other external or internal communications that are within the mandate of the Communications Manager.
· Support the Sales Team in Vigeo Eiris London with their objectives in organising events in accordance with the strategy and within the budget set by Vigeo Eiris:
o Discussions and negotiation with organisers,
o preparing materials (including promotional materials),
o follow up pre & post event,
o Social media suggestions to the Communications manager.
· Proofing and editing of Group communications to ensure material is released in ‘correct ’English as directed by the Communications Manager.
· You will be editing and proof reading documents written in English by those whose first language is not English and ensuring the final documents are in clear and plain English, in particular, for an external audience.
· Support the Communication manager in the organisation of webinars: invitations, logistics, creation of content of presentations, hosting training, speakers etc.
· Support the marketing manager in the monitoring of competitor activity on: communications, overall marketing messages, collateral, events, websites, publications, branding etc.
· Support the Institutional Relations and External Affairs Directors in their respective roles and objectives.
· Ensure Group branding and communication standards and systems are complied with, by Vigeo Eiris London
This job description will be subject to change and development in response to the evolving business needs of Vigeo Eiris.
Profile:
- Communications qualification or relevant demonstrable experience.
- Experience of communication strategy development, channel management and audience segmentation.
- Excellent oral and written ability in English).
- Ability to proof read documents and write into plain English
- A strong grasp of written English with demonstrable ability to write clearly and succinctly.
- Ability to communicate clearly and convincingly possessing excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience of working across multiple stakeholder groups in different locations uniting them under a common brand identity.
- Able to work autonomously, show initiative and be proactive.
- Ability to manage a high volume workload.
- Experience of planning and managing quantitative and qualitative measurements to evaluate communication effectiveness.
- Proficiency in Microsoft: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, InDesign WordPress etc.
- Knowledge of CSR / SRI Market in the UK would be desirable.
- French language skills – written and oral desirable
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Vauxhall, London
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Recruitment to this post
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We appreciate all applications, which will be treated with the highest level of discretion. Due to the number of applications we receive for each of our open vacancies, we are unable to respond on an individual basis. If you are selected for interview, we will be in touch with further information on the interview and selection process. It will comprise of a first and final stage, with plenty of opportunities to find out more about each other.
Closing date for applications: 10th August, 2017
Please let us know of any holidays that you have booked after the closing date, for August and early September. If you are shortlisted we will work-around these dates with you.