Internal Communication Manager *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.

Required Skills & Qualifications: *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.
Benefits: *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!