Vice President, Corporate Communications

Job Description

Aramark’s Vice President, Internal Communications, reports to the Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, and works with others on that team, and across Aramark, to support the company’s business strategy and functional initiatives through a variety of internal communications channels.

The VP is responsible for developing, leading, and executing communications strategies and plans to keep Aramark employees engaged and focused on the company’s mission. The role also encompasses leadership communications, and the candidate may be called upon to counsel corporate leaders regarding communications about making business strategy relevant to the work of Aramark teams around the world.

This role requires experience and skills across diverse disciplines, including managing a team, working with communications colleagues to develop an internal communications strategy, project management, senior level communications – writing and editing (speeches, talking points, presentations), management of video production, digital work, planning and coordination of live events, change communications, and research and measurement.

The ideal candidate has varied communications experience, preferably in a corporate setting, who can function independently with good business judgment, professional maturity, and the ability to provide equal measures of strategic and tactical implementation. The candidate must also have experience managing a team, and experience and/or knowledge of media relations and digital marketing would be a plus. 

Essential Functions

• Creates, develops, and executes integrated communications plans, including strategy, messaging, tactics, and measurement to engage employees, from the C-suite to the front line, and inspire them to deliver on Aramark’s business priorities.
• Develops key messages, themes, and campaigns tailored to specific audiences while leveraging appropriate channels to maximize impact. 
• Identifies, writes, and edits a diverse range of sophisticated executive-level and enterprise-wide communications, including speeches, talking points, correspondence, and corporate news. 
• Serves as a key business partner to Human Resources, the ESG and DEI teams (for both internal and external communications, Investor Relations, and other corporate business leads to communicate important news, information, and policies to all employees. 
• Provides guidance and coordination among key internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute strategic events for targeted audiences at all levels of the organization. 
• Works with department colleagues and other internal/external business communicators and corporate functions to ensure alignment on messaging, timing, and proper execution to drive a consistent and cohesive narrative across all internal audiences. 
• Develops communications-related policies and collaborates with others outside the department to formulate and distribute theirs, as needed.
• Oversees governance of Aramark’s corporate intranet as well as our email marketing platform. 
• Knowledgeable about industry and market trends, identifying compelling ideas and themes and bringing them to life through practical application. 
• Provides strategic counsel and develops content for the executive leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities, messaging, and key tactics. 
• Develops and monitors communications metrics to measure the reach and impact of communications efforts. Identifies or creates employee feedback channels for use in future planning. 
• Demonstrates strong understanding of business priorities and operations and how to connect them to the corporate strategy, brand, and reputation.
• Possesses outstanding writing skills and applies them to key platforms, including intranet, digital signage, corporate email messaging, executive communications, and other key channels. 
• Applies strategic communications planning to key enterprise initiatives in tandem with executive sponsors, initiative owners, and other subject matter experts across lines of business and functions.
• Networks and collaborates effectively with other members of the Corporate Communications team and builds effective relationships at various levels throughout the organization.
• Consistently models Aramark’s values, including a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate communications experience, primarily in employee engagement/internal communications and change management.
• Experienced people leader and talent developer with a track record of managing engaged and effective teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, along with knowledge of emerging communications trends and technologies. 
• Action-oriented mindset and ability to create and execute strategic and tactical plans that deliver results. 
• Experience leading teams with a variety of communications vehicles, including social media, print, visual, digital, and face-to-face communications, and how to use them effectively in disseminating information and direction to employees. 
• Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with a sense of urgency. 
• A passion to serve a company and its team members. 
• Ability to identify, build, and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization. 
• Critical thinker who can solve problems while working collaboratively throughout the organization.
• Proficiency in proofreading, editing, graphics management, and digital communications technologies. 
• Ability to work with highly confidential materials across a wide spectrum of constituencies. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (or comparable digital media editing software), web content management systems, and email marketing platforms required.
• Bachelor's degree in communications or business related field.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on  Facebook ,  Instagram and  Twitter .