TalkTalk

Communications & Engagement Executive

Salford Quays, Manchester Full time

Role Purpose 

Ready to kick-start your career in comms? As our Communications & Engagement Executive, you’ll be at the heart of the action—helping to create, share, and celebrate the stories that make TalkTalk special. 

Main Responsibilities 

  • Support the delivery of colleague and external communications, from drafting emails to posting on social media, whilst supporting stakeholder engagement in a variety of tasks including information requests and meeting preparation to ensure we maintain strong relationships with politicians and regulators. 

  • Help organise events, campaigns, and engagement activities. 

  • Gather stories, feedback, and ideas from across the business 

  • Keep our comms channels up to date and buzzing with fresh content. 

  • Help monitor media coverage and compile daily news summaries. 

  • Maintain databases and distribution lists for communications. 

  • Assist with reporting, analytics, and admin tasks where necessary 

  • Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to get stuck in. 

  • Learn from experienced comms and engagement pros and grow your skills every day. 

Knowledge 

  • Understanding of communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field—gained through academic study, internships, or entry-level roles. 

  • Awareness of stakeholder engagement principles 

  • Familiarity with colleague communications practices and channels such as intranets, newsletters, and social media. 

  • Basic knowledge of media monitoring and how to interpret coverage for internal reporting. 

Skills 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences. 

  • Strong organisational skills, including managing multiple tasks, maintaining databases, and supporting reporting and analytics. 

  • Confident use of digital tools and platforms (e.g. Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Viva Engage, LinkedIn, X) 

  • Creative thinking and content generation for campaigns, events, and engagement activities. 

  • Ability to gather and synthesise feedback, stories, and ideas from across the business. 

  • Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to teamwork and cross-functional engagement. 

Experience 

  • Some practical experience in communications or marketing—such as university projects, internships, or entry-level roles. 

  • Exposure to event planning or campaign coordination, either professionally or academically. 

  • Experience using social media for professional or organisational purposes. 

  • Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments and adapt to changing priorities. 

Additional Information 

Some out-of-hour work will at times be required to manage press enquiries and deliver colleague events. 

Be Yourself. Make an Impact. Join Us.

As a recognised Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we believe that diversity fuels innovation and success. We’re committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. At TalkTalk, inclusion is part of our DNA – we’re all 100% human, and we’ve created a culture where you can truly be yourself.

We’re not your traditional 9-5. We’re a dynamic, flexible workplace, and we’re excited to hear how you like to work. Whether you thrive in collaboration, focus better at home, or prefer a bit of both – let’s make it work.

What We Offer

  • Flexible hybrid working – with a minimum of 50% office presence to support teamwork and connection

  • Collaborative office spaces designed for creative thinking and innovation

  • Free on-site parking at our offices

  • Generous holiday package – 25 days annual leave, 3 wellbeing days, and your birthday off (plus the option to buy up to 10 more days!)

  • Private healthcare for all employees

  • Competitive pension scheme and performance-related bonus opportunities

  • Free broadband for all employees

  • Life event gifts – celebrating milestones like marriages and births

  • Inclusive employee networks – open to all, supporting peer connection and thought-provoking conversations

  • Salary sacrifice scheme – save on dental, gym, and more

  • Big retail and leisure discounts

  • 3 paid volunteering days a year – because making a difference matters to us too