Internal Communications Specialist

We are TravelPerk: a scaling unicorn valued at $1.3billion that has raised over $400m since our creation in 2015.

Backed by world-class investors with portfolios including AirBnb, Stripe, Slack, Trello, Gusto, Twitter, Farfetch and Deliveroo, our team is made up of A-players from across the travel and technology industries.

Over the past few years, we’ve been named the fastest-growing SaaS startup in the world by SaaS1000 and featured as one of the hottest startups to watch by both Forbes and Wired. We’re revolutionizing the B2B corporate travel market—worth over $1.4 trillion— to connect people in real life in an enjoyable and sustainable way.

TravelPerk are innovators. During the last year we have welcomed and acquired the likes of Click Travel, NexTravel and Albatross to the team. From TravelCare, to FlexiPerk and of course GreenPerk we are shaping the future of the industry. Our team continues to emerge stronger and stronger as we adjust to the new normal—and that’s where you come in!

If you’re ready to take off with us, keep reading!

The role:

We are looking for an Internal Communications Specialist to own, coordinate and further develop the People Team’s internal communications strategy. Your role will be focused on creating engaging content shared through multiple channels globally to raise awareness of our company strategy and priorities. By telling our story internally, you will help to drive employee engagement, raise awareness of key business priorities and shape our culture.

What will you be doing?

• Create and develop engaging content, including written material and videos in line with our cultural tone across different internal channels to support all employees globally.
• Promote People Team initiatives and keep our teams informed about changes and company culture initiatives.
• Work with our Chief People Officer and the Head of Community & Development on appropriate internal communications strategies that would grow connections between the management and employees, boost employee engagamenet, and maintain a strong sense of culture.
• Partner with key stakeholders to support them in articulating strategy updates, project updates and success stories across the business.
• Analyze the performance of our internal communications and drive this further by reviewing the channels, results and actions on the back of campaigns.
• Create reports and share recommendations for improving communication performance with the Leadership team.

What will you need to succeed?

• Proven Internal Communications experience in an organization with a significant employee headcount and a diverse audience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (native or near-native) with ability to adapt your tone for the intended audience.
• Fine tuned cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills, particularly in an international environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to solve problems professionally and in a timely manner.
• Ability to build strong relationships with senior managers and stakeholders, providing professional advice on employee communications, engagement and integration with the culture.
• Proven discretion and experience dealing with confidential information.
• Experience managing communications for transformational and organisational change.
• Experience using data to validate ideas and drive campaigns.
• Open-minded, solutions-oriented, flexible and a true team player.

Our benefits:

• A competitive compensation package, including equity in TravelPerk
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
• Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on your location
• Family services that include adoption benefits and equal paid parental leave
• Unforgettable TravelPerk events
• Mental health support tool for your wellbeing
• Exponential growth & personal development opportunities

How we work:

Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk serves as the platform for human connection in-real-life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our Birmingham hub. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in-real-life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.

For certain positions we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, please let us know in your applications and we will assess whether this is possible.

English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply.

At TravelPerk we believe that diversity adds incredible value to our teams, our products, and our culture. We don’t just accept differences—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.