Application Guide

How to Apply for Communications Coordinator

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure and environmental solutions, committed to building sustainable legacies. Working here means contributing to impactful projects that shape communities worldwide, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability.

About This Role

As a Communications Coordinator, you will be the voice of AECOM internally, crafting compelling stories and messages that engage employees across the UK. Your work will directly support employee engagement, culture, and alignment with company goals through newsletters, intranet content, and events.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start by checking Poppulo analytics from a recent newsletter, then interviewing a project manager for a story about a sustainable infrastructure project. After lunch, you'd update the intranet with employee engagement content and collaborate with HR to plan the next virtual Town Hall, ensuring all communications align with AECOM's legacy messaging.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Experienced with Poppulo or similar internal comms tools, able to create and distribute newsletters and targeted messages efficiently.
  • Strong editorial judgment and writing skills, with a portfolio of engaging internal content (e.g., stories about projects or people).
  • Proactive relationship-builder who can collaborate with stakeholders to source stories and manage multiple communication channels.
  • Creative and reliable team player who thrives in a remote environment, with excellent organizational skills to manage deadlines and events.

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Highlight specific experience with Poppulo in your resume and cover letter; mention any metrics (e.g., open rates, engagement).

2

Showcase examples of internal communications you've created, especially stories about projects or people that drove engagement.

3

Demonstrate your ability to work remotely by citing examples of successful virtual collaboration and event support.

4

Tailor your cover letter to AECOM's focus on sustainability and legacy; link your communication skills to promoting these values internally.

5

Research AECOM's recent UK projects and incorporate them into your application to show genuine interest.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your experience with Poppulo and intranet management, giving specific examples of campaigns or content you've managed.", "Show your storytelling ability by describing how you've turned complex project details into engaging internal stories.", "Highlight your event support experience (e.g., Town Halls) and how you've contributed to employee engagement.", "Express enthusiasm for AECOM's mission of building sustainable legacies and how your role can amplify that internally."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore AECOM's recent UK projects (e.g., HS2, water infrastructure) to understand their impact and relate to internal comms.
  • → Read AECOM's sustainability report and internal comms case studies (if available) to align your approach with their values.
  • → Review AECOM's intranet (if accessible) or search for employee testimonials to understand their internal culture.
  • → Understand AECOM's organizational structure and key stakeholders you might work with (e.g., HR, project teams).

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach creating a newsletter for a remote UK workforce using Poppulo?
2 Describe a time you sourced and wrote a story about a project or person that increased internal engagement.
3 How do you prioritize multiple communication requests from different stakeholders?
4 What metrics do you use to measure the success of internal communications, and how have you improved them?
5 How would you support a virtual Town Hall event to ensure high attendance and participation?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Poppulo or internal comms tools.
  • Focusing only on external communications experience without demonstrating internal comms skills.
  • Not showing proactive relationship-building examples; the role requires stakeholder management.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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