Head of Internal Communications

1 month ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Critical Project Resourcing Full time

A rail organisation is looking for a Head of Internal Communications to join them, initially for 6 months, ideally in the West Midlands.

There will be a requirement to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership and hands on input for the development and delivery of the internal communications strategy within the Construction Directorate and supporting communications into the Construction supply chain and across the wider organisation.

Main duties will include:

- Working with the Director of Construction and their team to develop and deliver a comprehensive, evidence-based internal communications strategy for the directorate,
- Working with the Head of Internal Communications and the wider Internal Communications team to plan and deliver the Internal Communications Strategy
- Within Construction, drive positive staff engagement, lead and co-manage effective change communications via a range of channels that enable targeted, timely and engaging communications.
- Contribute to creating an inclusive culture that helps HS2 Ltd achieve its objectives.
- Establish a best-in-class business partnering operating model for internal communications working with supply chain, Joint Venture partners and Integrated Partnership Teams throughout construction.

Types of experience required:

- Experience of developing and delivering comprehensive, evidence-based internal communications strategies and plans
- Experience of providing counsel on internal corporate communications to Executives and senior leaders across large, complex, fast-paced matrix organisations
- Experience in being responsible for the development, delivery, and measurement of internal communications and resources planning, defining the processes and structures required to achieve success
- Experience of delivering to agreed deadlines in a fast-changing environment, within a multi-disciplinary environment or team.
- Experience of internal engagement in crisis and/or major incident communications
- Interpret and respond to changing landscapes and stakeholders needs and views.

**Skills**:

- Leadership and team management skills
- Planning, budget, resourcing, and project management skills
- Ability to develop and deliver industry leading internal communications, aligned with strategic business objectives across a range of internal communications channels.
- Influencing, negotiation and coaching skills
- Ability to understand and promote complex and sensitive issues in a persuasive way to different audience groups.
- Ability to represent an organisation in challenging situations and environments due to public scrutiny.
- Ability to work with ambiguity and rapidly changing circumstances.

Knowledge:

- Working knowledge of new and emerging internal communications tools, techniques and channels as well as evaluation techniques and practices.
- Knowledge of engineering terms
- Working knowledge of Government/Whitehall communications processes and practices
- Working knowledge of internal and corporate crisis communications planning and activation scenarios

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £65,400.00-£81,700.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham

Application deadline: 23/03/2023
Reference ID: VR/42174JA



  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Gambling Commission Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 295524**Salary**: - £59,000- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Grade 6**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - GC - Communications & Engagement**Type of role**: - Communications / Marketing**Working pattern**: - Full-time**Number of jobs available**: -...


  • Birmingham Business Park, United Kingdom Citizen Full time

    **Head of Internal Communications** **Birmingham, B37 7YN (Hybrid Working)** **£63,000** **Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)** **Monday - Friday** We are brave, we are ambitious, we are honest, and we are Citizen! If you’ve got the creativity to tell great stories, the experience and knowledge to deliver effective internal communication...

  • Events, Communications

    2 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom YMCA Heart of England Full time

    **Job Title**:Events, Communications & Engagement Intern **Responsible to: Directly**: Head of PR, Communications & Engagement **Indirectly**: Director of Finance & Corporate Services & Director of Operations **Responsible for: Directly**: N/A **Indirectly**: N/A **Based at**: Erdington, Birmingham (although this base may be moved by negotiation,...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Grafton Recruitment (Internal) Full time

    **Head of Business Support - Hybrid Role - £30k - £35k PA** Are you an experienced Business Manager, Office Manager or Executive PA looking for an exciting new opportunity? Do you want to work with a fast-growing Recruitment Company who offer industry leading benefits? Supporting the Managing Director for Grafton Recruitment, you will play an integral...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom National Express Full time

    **Join us on the Journey...** National Express are looking to recruit an Internal Communications Executive to join the team, based at our Head Office in Digbeth. **What you'll do**: - Copywriting for a variety of communication channels. - Creation of content using other communication methods, including video and photography. - Working with stakeholders at...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom National Express Full time

    **Join us on the Journey...**: National Express are looking to recruit an Internal Communications Executive to join the team, based at our Head Office in Digbeth. **What you'll do**: - Copywriting for a variety of communication channels. - Creation of content using other communication methods, including video and photography. - Working with stakeholders at...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Public Sector Resourcing Full time

    **Head of Communications - **Inside IR35** **Contract Term: 6 months** **Contracting Authority: Crown Commercial Services*** **Location: hybrid - Birmingham, Liverpool, Newport or Norwich.** **As Head of Communications**your main responsibilities would be**: - Lead on the implementation of new internal and external communications strategies. - Lead and...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Public Sector Resourcing Full time

    **Head of Communications - **Inside IR35** **Contract Term: 6 months** **Contracting Authority: Crown Commercial Services*** **Location: hybrid - Liverpool, Newport, Birmingham or Norwich.** **As Head of Communications**your main responsibilities would be**: - Lead on the implementation of new internal and external communications strategies. - Lead and...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom National Express Full time

    **What you'll do**: - Support divisional and UK executives with internal communications and employee engagement activity. - Lead on, where required, UK-wide communications and employee engagement initiatives. - Work with the UK Head of Internal Communications to develop and deliver the internal communications strategy. - Ensure organisational initiatives...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom National Express Full time

    **Join us on the Journey...** National Express are looking to recruit an Internal Communications Executive to join the team, based at our Head Office in Digbeth. What you'll do: - Copywriting for a variety of communication channels. - Creation of content using other communication methods, including video and photography. - Working with stakeholders at all...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom RICS Full time

    **Internal Communications Executive** **Job type: Permanent** **Location: Birmingham - **We anticipate that this role can be performed with a hybrid working arrangement which balances working from home and the office. It is expected that regular attendance in the office will be required in line with business, department and team needs. **Job...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom VMA Group Full time

    Public Sector organisation needs an experienced Internal Communications professional to join their Communications and Marketing team and help professionise their IC programme. Putting in place a regular drum beat of comms and support leadership engagement during a period of change and growth. Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom VMA GROUP Full time

    Public Sector organisation needs an experienced Internal Communications professional to join their Communications and Marketing team and help professionise their IC programme. Putting in place a regular drum beat of comms and support leadership engagement during a period of change and growth. Reporting to the Head of the Internal Communications specific...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom VMA GROUP Full time

    Public Sector organisation needs an experienced Internal Communications professional to join their Communications and Marketing team and help professionise their IC programme. Putting in place a regular drum beat of comms and support leadership engagement during a period of change and growth. Reporting to the Head of the Internal Communications specific...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom VMA Group Full time

    Public Sector organisation needs an experienced Internal Communications professional to join their Communications and Marketing team and help professionise their IC programme. Putting in place a regular drum beat of comms and support leadership engagement during a period of change and growth. Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for...


  • birmingham, United Kingdom VMA GROUP Full time

    Public Sector organisation needs an experienced Internal Communications professional to join their Communications and Marketing team and help professionise their IC programme. Putting in place a regular drum beat of comms and support leadership engagement during a period of change and growth. Reporting to the Head of the Internal Communications specific...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Citizen Housing Group Full time

    **Internal Communications Specialist** **Basis: Full Time** **Work pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday** **Type: Permanent** **We are brave, we are ambitious, we are honest, and we are Citizen!** If you’ve got the creativity to tell great stories, the experience and knowledge to deliver effective internal communication campaigns, and the...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Citizen Housing Group Full time

    **Internal Communications Specialist** **Basis: Full Time** **Work pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday** **Type: Permanent** **We are brave, we are ambitious, we are honest, and we are Citizen!** If you’ve got the creativity to tell great stories, the experience and knowledge to deliver effective internal communication campaigns, and the...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom TravelPerk Full time

    We are TravelPerk: a scaling unicorn valued at $1.3billion that has raised over $400m since our creation in 2015. Backed by world-class investors with portfolios including AirBnb, Stripe, Slack, Trello, Gusto, Twitter, Farfetch and Deliveroo, our team is made up of A-players from across the travel and technology industries. Over the past few years, we've...

  • Communications Intern

    2 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Air Liquide UK Full time

    We are seeking a Communications Intern to join our team on a 12 month contract in our Birmingham City Centre office. Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitisation, and...