Internal Communications Lead

Internal Communications Lead

Location: Berkshire (Hybrid - 2 days a week in office, 3 days from home)

Circa £75,000 plus benefits.

The business is looking for a passionate and strategic Internal Communications Lead to shape and deliver internal communications across the UK and Ireland. This is an important role, responsible for driving employee engagement, enhancing leadership visibility, and ensuring consistent, inspiring messaging across the organisation.

You'll work closely with senior leaders and teams to build a unified internal narrative that supports the business goals and fosters a high-performing, connected culture.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and roll out a forward-thinking internal communications strategy that reflects the business vision and values.
• Partner with senior leadership and Corporate Affairs to craft a cohesive story that resonates both internally and externally.
• Ensure internal communications are consistent, impactful, and aligned across all departments and teams.
• Review and enhance existing communication tools and content, introducing best-in-class practices and channels.
• Lead the planning and execution of internal campaigns and events that energise and inform employees.
• Manage key engagement moments such as company-wide events and regular townhalls, ensuring they are well-executed and meaningful.
• Align internal messaging with broader corporate communications to ensure a joined-up approach.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on internal engagement and communication approaches.
• Oversee the internal communications budget and manage external partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor on internal events and messaging, ensuring consistency and alignment with our brand.

Skills needed:

• Proven experience in leading internal communications, particularly during periods of change or transformation.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into compelling communication plans.
• Confident working across multiple channels - from digital platforms to live events.
• Able to quickly build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in regulated industries

Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.

VMA GROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, marketing, digital and change communities.

Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, brand, digital marketing and agency services.

We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications, marketing, digital and change industries, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.

In the UK, VMA GROUP has offices in London, Bristol and Manchester and in Europe, VMA GROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.

VMA GROUP is committed to equal opportunities and is a Diversity Pledged Recruiter.