Internal Communications & Engagement Manager
Contract or 2 year FTC
Theale/Home
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development and execution of a dynamic employee communications strategy that informs, engages, and inspires our people. You’ll play a key role in ensuring employees understand our vision, priorities, and performance, helping to build trust, alignment, and advocacy across the business.
Working closely with senior leaders, HR, and cross-functional teams, you’ll be at the heart of shaping employee experience through compelling communications and engagement initiatives.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and deliver a clear internal communications strategy that brings business priorities, OKRs, and strategy to life through engaging content and structured planning
- Partner with senior leaders to create authentic messaging, leading CEO and SLT communications including All Hands, town halls, and key announcements
- Act as a trusted advisor, copywriter, and editor for leadership communications
- Design and deliver employee engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, alignment, and advocacy, working closely with HR and Employee Forums
- Lead communications for organisational change, transformation, and business updates across engaging and aligned internal channels (intranet, newsletters, video, campaigns)
- Plan and deliver internal events and engagement activities, while measuring effectiveness through insights and continuously improving communications impact
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in employee/internal communications and engagement
- Strong background in leadership and change communications
- Exceptional writing, storytelling, and content creation skills
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and leadership teams
- Experience delivering employee events and engagement programmes
- Skilled in Microsoft 365, SharePoint/intranets, and digital comms tools
- Familiarity with tools like ChatGPT/Copilot, Canva, Monday.com, or HubSpot (desirable)
- A proactive, creative, and collaborative mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
What Success Looks Like
- Employees clearly understand company strategy and priorities
- Increased engagement and participation across the organisation
- Strong, authentic leadership communications
- Successful adoption of change initiatives
- Consistent, high-quality internal communications cadence
- Growing employee advocacy and cultural alignment
This is an exciting opportunity to shape how we connect, engage, and inspire our people. You’ll have the chance to make a tangible impact on employee experience, culture, and business success.
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