About us

DS Smith provides innovative packaging and Point of Sale solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity, and increase profitability through supply chain optimization.

About the role

Have a passion for storytelling and communications and seeking a new challenge?

We have a fabulous opportunity at DS Smith for a motivated and energetic self-starter to join the Internal Communications Team as our Senior Internal Communications Business Partner. This is a fantastic role for the right candidate to be part of a dynamic and lively business function and implement their own ideas and processes.

Partnering with the Commercial Leadership Team, you will have a key role is setting and delivering the narrative that will help deliver communication activities effectively throughout the business, resulting in an energised and excited colleague base. Working with the wider Group Corporate Affairs team, you will be supporting various change and transformation activities within the business, as well as measuring the effectiveness of our communication channels and activations.

Working across a matrixed global environment with strong experience of sourcing, writing compelling content and developing communication materials across multiple channels is the key to being successful in this role. This role would be perfect for an ambitious Internal Communications Business Partner looking to step up or an experienced Internal Communications Business Partner looking for their next challenge.

So, if you are detail-orientated, with strong project management skills and a flair for creativity then we might be looking for you!

About you

• Degree in related field (Comms/Marketing/PR) or equiv
• Relevant experience working in a Comms/Marketing/PR role
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Passionate storyteller & Content creator
• Able to work independently but also comfortable building strong working relationships with colleagues around the business
• Proactive, detail-orientated & solutions focused
• Excellent project management skills
• Confident, highly motivated and results orientated

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

Location: This is a hybrid role, split between the office in London Paddington (3 days in office) and home (2 days).