Head of Internal Communications
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £67,063 – £73,773
Location: Southampton
Closing Date: 26/06/2026
About the Role
The Head of Internal Communications will play a vital role in enabling and developing an engaged culture built on excellent communication practices, tools and channels. The successful candidate will lead our internal communication group, supporting delivery of the NOC strategy by developing and embedding a clear, consistent and meaningful strategic narrative for all internal audiences. This role also involves supporting senior leadership’s internal communication, championing collaboration across functions.
About You
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of managing an internal communications function, and a passion for marine/ocean science, engineering and technology. Applicants must demonstrate experience creating strategies to engage a geographically dispersed and deskless workforce, along with an ability to translate complex subject matter into effective internal communications. Experience leading, mentoring and developing a team, and coaching senior leadership to become visible owners of the NOC strategy, are required.
Benefits
- 30 days contractual annual leave, plus 3.5 extra closure days and bank holidays
- 10% employer contribution pension scheme (with a 15% NI saving on employee contributions above 5% in a salary sacrifice scheme)
- Death in Service (3 × annual salary) provided by Aviva from day one of employment, plus access to a range of other Aviva wellbeing services
- Financial support for relocation
- Salary sacrifice scheme for electric / hybrid vehicles (qualifying period applies)
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support on mental, physical, emotional, health and financial issues
- Flexible benefits portal offering online discounts, cashback and eGift cards
- Cycle2Work scheme allowing employees to acquire bikes and accessories
- Great working environment with summer and Christmas celebrations
- Living Wage Employer
Location
This position will be based in Southampton. The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking with free onsite car‑parking and over 40 EV charging points. We have a hybrid working approach; staff can work from home up to 2 days per week.
EEO Statement
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply, ensuring a supportive and equitable environment where all voices are valued. Applicants will be considered solely on their qualifications, skills and experience, with no regard to gender, gender identity, age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, relationship status, family status (including pregnancy/maternity leave), or any other protected characteristic. A guaranteed interview scheme exists for candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the position and declare a disability.
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