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- Contract Type: 11-month interim
- Hourly Rate: £25.50 per hour PAYE plus holiday pay OR £32.03 per hour Umbrella
- Location: NW1, London
- Working Hours: Hybrid (3 days office-based, 2 days remote)
We are seeking an experienced Internal Communication Manager to lead strategic and operational communication efforts for a high-profile organisational change programme. This role is crucial for ensuring clarity, alignment, and engagement across all stakeholders, fostering understanding and buy-in for the change initiative. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned communications professional with a proven ability to deliver impactful messaging during periods of transformation.
Day-to-day of the role:- Strategic Communication Planning:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the objectives of the change programme.
- Identify key milestones and design phased communication plans to support each stage of the change journey.
- Ensure messaging reflects the organisation’s vision, values, and culture while addressing stakeholder concerns.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Map out key stakeholders and ensure tailored communication for employees, leaders, and external partners.
- Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on effective communication approaches for sensitive or complex change topics.
- Act as the central point of coordination for all programme-related communications.
- Content Development and Delivery:
- Craft clear, consistent, and compelling messages, including announcements, FAQs, newsletters, and presentations.
- Oversee the creation of multi-channel materials such as videos, infographics, intranet updates, and town hall content.
- Collaborate with HR, IT, and operational leads to ensure communications address practical impacts on employees.
- Employee Advocacy and Feedback:
- Establish two-way communication mechanisms to gather employee sentiment and feedback during the change process.
- Monitor engagement levels and adjust communication strategies based on insights and feedback loops.
- Champion transparency and empathy in all communication efforts to build trust.
- Project and Risk Management:
- Ensure timely delivery of communication activities, managing risks related to misinformation or resistance.
- Maintain alignment between communications and programme timelines.
- Measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and report on outcomes to leadership.
- Proven track record in managing communications for large-scale organisational change.
- Ability to align communication strategies with organisational goals and change objectives.
- Expertise in translating complex or technical concepts into relatable, human-centred messaging.
- Experience engaging with senior leaders and diverse internal and external audiences.
- Strong planning, coordination, and delivery skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in using digital tools and platforms for communication (e.g., intranet, email campaigns, social media).
- Comfortable working in ambiguous or high-pressure situations.
- Competitive hourly rate
- Chance to work on interesting internal comms campaigns
- Flexible hybrid working model.
If you have the necessary skill set please apply online today!
