Event and Internal Communications Manager

About the role

Aras Kargo, a subsidiary of Austrian Post with a logistics network delivering more than 1 million shipments daily across Turkey, is looking for an Event and Internal Communications Manager to join its Marketing team at headquarters. The role leads internal communication strategies aligned with company goals, promotes the corporate culture around the values "Purpose, Performance and Joy", strengthens employee engagement and manages corporate events from planning to execution.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal communication strategies aligned with company goals and objectives
• Lead internal communication initiatives and cultural transformation projects that embed the company values into the employee experience
• Manage content across internal channels such as company announcements, intranet, newsletters and digital signage
• Communicate senior leadership messages and company updates clearly and on time
• Plan and run employee engagement and recognition initiatives, including celebrations, appreciation programs and special events
• Plan, coordinate and execute large corporate events such as training sessions, launches, year-end celebrations and leadership summits
• Plan and run sports sponsorship activities and diversity, inclusion and corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Prepare and manage event budgets and coordinate with external vendors and agencies
• Lead and manage the team, supporting professional development and providing coaching

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in internal communications, corporate events and corporate culture initiatives
• Strong knowledge of internal communication channels, content creation, digital platforms and project management
• Experience in budget management, vendor relations and agency coordination
• Strong communication, presentation, planning and organisational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and leadership and team management skills
• Based in Istanbul or willing to relocate, with flexibility to travel
• Fluent written and spoken English

What we offer

• Hybrid working model for office employees, flexible hours and early Friday finishes
• Birthday leave and 30 days of paternity leave
• Supplementary health insurance, life insurance and personal accident insurance
• Online training, leadership and talent programs, English training and postgraduate education support