Global Employee Engagement and Communication Executive

As Global Employee Engagement and Communication Executive at our Global Office, you are part of a team that brings the legend of Belmond to life.

Belmond is on a mission to become the world’s most desirable luxury travel brand. We tell stories that perpetuate the legendary art of travel; that capture the true essence of a place and its people. We are curators and publishers who create the best share-worthy stories that truly get people talking, and inspire the experiences created by our teams. We create content that breaks through the existing cultural imagination and shifts the paradigm of travel, creating new heights and expectations of luxury.

We continuously inspire our guests and customers with genuine, personalised communication and beautiful storytelling that creates the desire to experience Belmond.

The Global Employee Engagement and Communications Executive plays a crucial role in bringing this vision to life by fostering a connected and engaged employee-first culture, ensuring our colleagues worldwide are inspired and equipped to deliver exceptional experiences. Reporting directly to the Global Employee Engagement & Communications Director , this role is responsible for executing key initiatives related to internal communications, change management, employee engagement and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion activations.

As part of a small, dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to initiate and execute global projects from start to finish, gain access to senior leaders, contribute to strategic messaging and exercise your creativity.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Employee Engagement Platform: execute the global engagement and content strategy including content creation, maintaining a content calendar, and producing multimedia assets. The role manages platform updates, proactively improving user experience, and overseeing the relationship with the external platform provider. You will cultivate a network of global content contributors, organising quarterly alignment calls, and monitoring engagement metrics to improve reach and impact.
• Internal Communications: Support teams in crafting and executing internal communication strategies for global projects, collaborating with Brand and HR to create people-led content that highlights Belmond's Employer Value Proposition and Talent Experience strategy. You will co-develop guidelines, launch activations, support internal events from conception to execution (including virtual town halls and webinars), coordinate with various communications teams to harmonise strategy, along with promoting Belmond initiatives within the LVMH community.
• DE&I, ESG and Social Impact : Plan and collaborate with teams to execute company-wide initiatives, developing compelling communication materials and toolkits for local activations.
• Support the wider Corporate Communications team in compiling monthly updates and administering financial processes and budget tracking.

What you should know when applying...

• You should submit a carefully curated covering letter introducing you, how you meet the requirements of the role and demonstrate your specific interest in the role. Prominence will be placed on your cover letter to assess your writing skills and style. Your cover letter should be no more than 350 words.
• Use of AI: We want you to showcase the authentic you and demonstrate your creativity. The use of AI is discouraged as this often results in generic and formulaic statements, style and and tone.
• The role is generally able to benefit from our current hybrid working policy where team members can work remotely for up to two days per week.
• An early submission is encouraged as the form may close if a large volume of applications is received.
• Our offices are located at Wogan House, 99 Great Portland Street, London W1W 7NY. Wogan House is newly renovated office space under the management of a leading co-working space and property management company.
• Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International Relations, Political Science or similar experience.
• 3-4 years’ experience in internal communications, publishing, employee engagement or similar roles.
• Strong written communication & presentation skills – confident writing for different channels and audiences.
• Experience in creating internal communication (or similar) campaigns.
• Experience in multimedia production platforms such as Canva and video editing platforms.
• Experience in writing and publishing articles.
• A highly organised and creative individual with a great understanding of business strategy.
• A passion for building a positive workplace culture with excellent communication skills.
• Experience working in a global organisation (desirable).
• Experience in rollout of an Employer Brand (desirable).
• Experience in writing memorandums or other pieces of communications for senior leaders (desirable).

Benefits

What We Offer

At Belmond, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

• Competitive salaries and incentive plans
• Complimentary and preferred rate experiences at our iconic destinations
• Private Medical Insurance and Dental Plans
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• 33 days’ annual leave per year (inclusive of English Bank Holidays).
• Lifestyle and Employee Assistance Programs
• Onsite gym facilities

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities and each other.

This is your moment. Apply today!

About Us

Belmond was born from a passion for connecting discerning travellers with the world’s most remarkable properties, locations and journeys. From hotels and trains to river cruises and safaris, Belmond curates incomparable experiences and crafts unforgettable stories. With a legacy spanning over 45 years, since the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice in 1976, Belmond has grown into a global collection of 43 properties spread across 24 countries and territories. Exceptional destinations connected by legendary journeys are the very soul of Belmond, where the path that brings you to a place is as important as the destination itself. A pioneer of slow travel, Belmond has been operating the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express since 1982. The group later expanded to include pristine beach resorts, such as Maroma on the Riviera Maya, historic hideaways such as Villa San Michele in the Florentine foothills, urban icons, such as Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, and gateways to UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Hotel das Cataratas in Brazil’s Iguassu National Park. As proud custodians of storied properties, Belmond is committed to building on the past to create a new legacy: the heritage of the future. Working with communities and local talents, together with the world's most respected chefs, designers and artists, Belmond continues its purpose of perpetuating the legendary art of travel. Since 2019, Belmond has been part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).

The Belmond & LVMH Family

The Belmond global collection of iconic hotels, trains, safaris and river cruises is proud to be part of LVMH, all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join Belmond, you join a global family of history-rich hotels and breathtaking destinations, where our employees are at the heart of the Belmond experience.