Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Why we need this role

The primary purpose of the Central Marketing and Communication Team (CMCO) team is to build a reputation that helps us win in the market which will translate to growth and support Colt’s strategic priorities.  

The communication specialist plays a role in supporting the Head of Executive comms in developing communications, creating content that helps Colt achieve its goals while promoting a positive public image and control the dissemination of information on the companies behalf. 

The specialist role will create and curate messages and stories that support Colt’s executive teams to build their profiles to amplify Colt’s values and key priorities across various stakeholders and influencers. They will be part of ensuring that the profiles are clear and focused and drive clear messages for Colt. They must understand and drive the connection between their work, how it influences the perception and builds trust and relationships that will help drive our business into new spaces. 

What you will do

• Research key technology topics to create collateral for our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) – whitepapers etc 

• Creation of assets to assist key ELT members during external engagements – briefing documents, panel notes etc  

• Raise the profile of our ELT to amplify Colt’s winning reputation 

• Build expertise around market and customer topics, including an understanding of how these topics are communicated effectively across our and other industries  

• Create communications that drive specific behavioural and attitudinal change 

• Create strong networks around the business, ensuring they know what’s going on, what needs to be communicated and what people need / want to hear 

• Analyse feedback and use to drive improvements in content, channels and processes 

• Working with Colt’s Brand and Digital, Events, Business Partner Marketing and PR teams to promote and distribute content 

• Work closely with wider team to understand marketing plans thoroughly, key focus areas etc and how communication and content align 

• Ensuring communication is aligned with wider corporate communications programmes and with the company brand, purpose and tone of voice and content is effectively proofed to minimise review times 

What we're looking for

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Ability to simplify complex topics

• High attention to detail

• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities

• Discretion when handling sensitive information

What we offer you:

Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

Diversity and inclusion

• Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

Most recently we have:

• Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan
• Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders
• Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
• Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
• Global Family Leave Policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.

A global network

• When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.