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Job title: Communications co-ordinator
Closing date: 31/03/2008
Salary: £12.5 to £17.5 K p.a.
Location: Inverness
Type of work: Advertising, Promotion and Marketing
Job description:
Background LifeScan is a Johnson & Johnson company. LifeScan Scotland was created in 2001 when Johnson & Johnson acquired the UK assets of Inverness Medical Ltd, a medical device company established in Inverness in 1995 to design and manufacture glucose test strips, and design electronic meters for the global diabetes market.
Over 1,300 people are employed at the Inverness facility, which is regarded as a centre of excellence for those working in the field of diabetes.
With a focus on future development, LifeScan is committed to "creating a world without limits for people with diabetes." LifeScan relies on outstanding research and development professionals, like those in Scotland, to realise this vision.
LifeScan Scotland's main product range includes the popular OneTouch® Brand of blood glucose monitoring systems, which is available globally. The company has also developed diabetes management software, control solutions and lancing devices and, in addition, produces the specialist test strips that work with many of the meters in the OneTouch Brand line.
There is an opportunity within the Communications & Business Support department, for a graduate or under-graduate, to join a busy, dynamic team during the summer months.
Summary of Post:
Use skills in internal and external communications and corporate social responsibility to assist in the delivery of flagship programmes and internal company events. An opportunity to work alongside key communication professionals, to gain a better understanding of how skills are translated into the workplace.
Person requirements:
Education: The post-holder should be studying for, or have attained a degree/HND in corporate communications or similar discipline.
Responsibilities: Corporate social responsibility (CSR): assist Community Relations Advisor in the launch of a flagship Johnson & Johnson programme.
CSR: work with Community Relations Advisor and Community Support Group to scope out process for schools visits. Web site: support Internal Communications Advisor in the finalising of new LifeScan Scotland web page.
Intranet: support the communications team in finalising content for department's new intranet page.
Internal newsletter: network with other departments to source story leads to pass to copywriter.
Assistance with events: support communications team with the delivery of the company update event, external visits and the summer event.
Skills Required:
* Advanced knowledge of communication processes.
* Good writing skills.
* Technical skills: Word, Powerpoint, Microsoft Publisher.
Personal Qualities:
The ideal candidate will be a natural communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. The post demands enthusiasm and flexibility at all times.
How to apply See www.LifeScan.com or www.JnJ.com for more information.
Please send CV and covering letter by email to ebailey@lfsgb.jnj.com and copy go@inspireandimpact.com
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