Internal Communications & Engagement Manager

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.