Job Title: Internal Communications Advisor

Location: Port Glasgow (onsite)

Salary c£35k

We’re looking for a resourceful and strategic Internal Communication Specialist to take a leading role in championing and developing internal communications. You’ll be adept at building and nurturing strong collaborative relationships and act as a trusted advisor to people across all levels.

You’ll be pivotal in helping departments and individuals embed communications in their strategies and working practices, providing them with day-to-day advice and support

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and growing activities that engage, connect and inspire our people. This includes working with other teams to improve and manage internal communications tools and channels so colleagues can stay up to date with the organisation’s projects, updates, process changes, strategy and goals. Templating, key messaging, employee engagement communications, marketing materials, support with the employee handbook, Induction and Health & Safety reporting

You will be an internal ambassador for our brand and equip colleagues to advocate for the organisation and sell and promote our offer and purpose.

Working closely with our HR Director, you will develop comms that promote consistent engagement with employees, from potential candidates and new recruits to current staff working across the business.

This role requires strategic insight, but it is also an opportunity to work collaboratively with senior leaders and gain insight into the running of our organisation. You will make a vital contribution to a small but valued team and will play a pivotal role in the successful running of our internal communication function. This role is an opportunity to grow your internal communications and corporate communications expertise

Main Responsibilities

Deliver, evaluate and evolve our internal communications plan

Manage and develop the company’s internal communications channels and activities, including staff meetings, organisation-wide newsletter and our intranet

Act as a business partner to a range of departments, including but not limited to, HR, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement Health & Safety, IT and Support Services.

Work with the Senior Leadership Team to align messaging and develop campaigns that communicate the company’s strategy, purpose and values.

Advise and work closely with senior leaders and managers on internal and corporate communications

Develop and implement internal and external-facing campaigns that relate to corporate activities, including areas such as recruitment, learning and development, wellbeing, quality, health and safety, and sustainability

Develop and nurture relationships across teams to source information and effectively implement communication initiatives

Embed consistency and develop understanding and alignment with our brand identity and messaging across internal teams

Develop and manage feedback and insights-led approaches to understanding and improving employee communications and report on activity.

Support a culture of cross-organisational working and contribute to the overall objectives of the communications team

Champion inclusivity and accessibility across our channels and content.

Skills, Experience and Attributes

Significant relevant experience in an internal or corporate communications role.

A proven track record managing and developing internal communications channels, activities and campaigns.

Strong verbal communication skills and the confidence and emotional intelligence to influence and engage with a range of stakeholders.

Excellent writing skills and an ability to develop considered messaging

The knowledge and experience to navigate reputational and sensitive issues with care and clarity.

Experience working across teams to promote consistency in internal communications best practices and brand alignment

A track record of developing feedback and insights-led approaches to internal communications.

Expertise in delivering targeted external communications campaigns that help to promote our corporate activities, position our brand and promote our culture.

Confident using the full Microsoft Office package and other IT software and relevant digital platforms eg Sharepoint.

If you are a proactive person who has the drive and emotional intelligence to forge connections across the organisation and take our internal comms strategy to the next level, this could be the career move for you

Why Ferguson Marine?

With 120 years of expertise, Ferguson Marine is proudly looking to the future.

We plan to invest in modern technology and infrastructure that can deliver world-class vessels, fabrication and engineering services for centuries to come.

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to our recruitment team about potential reasonable adjustments.

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria prior to an application www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Applications should be submitted to recruitment@fergusonmarine.com