Internal Communications Business Partner – IT

THE ROLE

12 Month Fixed Term Contract:

Ready to shape how a global technology function connects and inspires? As Internal Communications Business Partner for Global IT, you'll partner with senior leaders—including the Head of the Office of the CIO—to design and deliver a powerful communications strategy and plan for a team of 400 colleagues worldwide, within a business of 25,000 people.

From energising live events and conferences to creating impactful campaigns that bring our transformation story to life, you'll be at the heart of driving engagement, celebrating success, and connecting teams to our global vision.

If you're passionate about communication and thrive on turning complex ideas into clear, compelling messages, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Join Imperial Brands, a global organisation and the fourth-largest player in our industry, and take the lead in shaping the future of Global IT.

Apply now and be part of a transformation that matters.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead Strategic and Operational Communications: Shape and deliver impactful internal communications for the Global IT team, aligning with the vision of the Office of the CIO.
• Create Engaging Experiences: Design and execute webinars, conferences, newsletters, and events that connect and inspire colleagues across multiple locations.
• Drive Clarity and Visibility: Ensure timely, transparent messaging that highlights priorities, progress, and successes—building strong leadership presence.
• Turn Strategy into Stories: Translate complex transformation initiatives into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with IT professionals worldwide.
• Collaborate for Impact: Partner with global communications teams and business stakeholders to amplify messages and maintain alignment with the wider agenda.
• Deliver with Excellence: Lead projects at pace, managing tight timelines and diverse inputs to produce coherent, high-quality communications.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bring your expertise in shaping strategic internal communications for dynamic, global organizations and influencing at Executive level.
• Thrive on building strong partnerships and guiding senior leaders, using your ability to influence and inspire across complex, multinational environments.
• Make an impact through change communication and engagement, helping teams navigate transformation with clarity and confidence.
• Draw on your senior-level internal communications experience to deliver strategies that resonate and drive results.
• Use your strategic thinking and storytelling skills to turn business priorities into clear, compelling messages that connect with diverse audiences.
• Lead with confidence, combining leadership and project management expertise to orchestrate complex programs and deliver high-quality communications at pace.

WHAT WE OFFER

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

EVERYONE BELONGS

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

ABOUT US

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we're fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.