Head of internal communications

[typer0612]

I am currently on a graduate scheme but thinking of opting out for various reasons.

One of the jobs that i have seen available particularly attracts me, it is as per the title - my question is,

What would you expect a person to hold in their repertoire generally speaking to be successful upon application of this job?

P.s i meet the job description however i am unsure regarding the amount of experience required.

[typer0612]

Rickeh said:

Depending on the size of the company I would be surprised if a current graduate would be suitable for 'Head of' anything roles. I would expect 5+ years of industry experience.

I am currently on a graduate scheme so i'm not graduate bashing

One thing to also consider is companies are often not keen to take graduates out of graduate schemes for other jobs internally for various reasons (pay, sets a precedent for other graduates etc).

That being said, if it's external and your company don't find out, it might be worth a punt. What is there to lose?

The size of the company is not something i'd discuss on a public forum but it has enabled me opportunites to work at a high level for the last one year.

I'd bash graduate schemes in some ways !

The opportunity is external and i shall take a punt as i fit 80% of the description minus the experience (1 year's worth)

[typer0612]

ChasW said:

IMO for a company to require a Head of Internal Comms it would need to be quite large, over 1000 people. It's not uncommon for companies to only hire full-time HR at 100+ employees and often the marketing comms people handle much of the internal stuff. It's probable that this is going to a middle to upper management sole contributor role requiring previous experience, particularly if it's a new position. Then there's the second question - why would they need it? Reasons would include a major change program, re-org, merger etc or just a problem to fix. In such a situation I'd imagine they'd be looking for prior experience and someone who can give guidance and leadership. Is that you?

Circa 900 staff, the advert has changed also now it's titled as manager.

I have plenty of experience in changing and improving things also at all levels... Just apprehensive regarding coming off the scheme in a way.

Edited by typer0612 on Thursday 21st August 14:31

[typer0612]

Vaud said:

By all means go for it. Ambition is good, but don't be shocked if you don't get to interview.

I shall be going for it