Internal Comms Lead

Newcastle upon Tyne Permanent Competitive Ref: 418040

The Business:

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead internal communications within a fast-growing, private equity-backed business at a pivotal point in its journey.

With significant investment, a refreshed leadership team, and multiple transformation programmes underway, the organisation is entering its next phase of growth. They are now looking for a confident, strategic and hands-on Internal Communications Lead to build clarity, consistency and engagement across the business.

The Role:

You will be responsible for developing and delivering a clear, engaging internal communications strategy that aligns colleagues to the company’s growth plans, transformation agenda and client-led culture.

This is a highly visible role, offering the opportunity to shape how the business communicates, engages and evolves.

Develop and deliver a clear internal communications strategy aligned to business priorities, including growth and digital transformation
Translate complex business initiatives into clear, engaging and meaningful communication for colleagues
Partner with senior leadership (ExCo) to shape and deliver a consistent and compelling narrative
Lead communications across transformation programmes, ensuring change is understood and adopted effectively
Drive colleague engagement through impactful campaigns, storytelling and culture initiatives
Manage and optimise internal channels (intranet, email, video, events) to improve reach, clarity and effectiveness
Establish measurement frameworks to track engagement, understanding and behavioural impact
Align internal messaging with external positioning and investor narrative

The Person:

Proven experience delivering internal communications within a complex organisation
10+ years experience in a similar, comms centric role
Strong track record supporting transformation and change programmes
Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership
Skilled at simplifying complex information into clear, engaging messaging
Strong experience across multi-channel communications (intranet, events, digital platforms)
Data-driven mindset with the ability to measure and refine communications effectiveness
Hands-on approach, equally comfortable setting strategy and delivering execution