Head of Internal Communications

East Riding of Yorkshire Permanent £75,000 - £85,000 Ref: 419388

Head of Internal Comms

We are partnering with a major UK organisation to appoint a Head of Internal Communications . Reporting to the HR Director, this is a high-profile role working closely with the CEO, Executive Team and senior leaders across the business.

In this hands-on role, you will lead the internal communications and colleague engagement agenda, shape leadership messaging, support business change and help build a culture where people feel informed, connected and proud to be part of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

•   Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO, Executive Team and senior leaders.
•   Develop and deliver the internal communications and engagement strategy.
•   Shape leadership communications, business-wide messaging and change programmes.
•   Own the communications channel strategy and ensure messages reach a diverse colleague population.
•   Lead colleague listening, engagement, employer brand, wellbeing and community initiatives.
•   Use data and insight to measure impact and improve engagement.
•   Lead and develop one direct report while influencing across a matrix organisation.

About You

•   A senior internal communications or employee engagement professional with experience in a large or complex organisation.
•   Credible and confident operating with C-suite and Executive stakeholders.
•   Comfortable challenging senior leaders and offering clear, expert advice.
•   Experienced in leading communications through change, growth or transformation.
•   A strong writer and communicator with excellent judgement around tone, audience and timing.
•   This is a hands-on role, you’ll be strategic in approach but willing to remain close to delivery.
•   Commercially aware, data-led and focused on measurable outcomes.

What’s on Offer?

This is an opportunity to sit at the heart of a major organisation where internal communications has genuine visibility and influence. You will work directly with senior leaders, shape how the business communicates and make a clear impact on culture, engagement and business performance.
The role will be based in the Hull area with the requirement to be in the office 2 days a week