Internal Communications Manager

**Internal Communications Manager based at Epworth House, Derby** **Permanent - Full Time - 37 hours per week** We're in search of a talented internal communications professional to spearhead engagement and connection across our large and diverse charity. Our Internal Communications Manager sits at the heart of the organisation, leading a small team and a big agenda. Care providers like MHA have been through huge changes over the past couple of years and this role is key to building trust, focus and support. Importantly, we have around 7,000 colleagues working across the country, and we know that these talented peopleare what makes MHA special. Finding ways for our people to connect with each other and with the top of the organisation is key to our success in caring for older people. So, this is where you come in If you have great internal communications expertise, the ability to plan and deliver creative strategies, and the confidence to work with every level of the organisation, then we'd love to hear from you. In return MHA offersyou a chance to develop your leadership abilities, and to get involved in a whole variety of internal and external projects. You'll be surrounded by a creative and collaborative team, in a values-led charity, and supported from the top of the organisation.This is a full-time job, but we're very happy to discuss job share or other flexible working arrangements. **Key facts** The salary is £45,405, rising to £46,710 on successful completion of six-month probation period. Working pattern: - 37 hours per week - Combination of home and office working, to suit postholder and team - We welcome proposals for job share, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns - Permanent contract Applications encouraged from both graduates and non-graduates with suitable experience. **About you** We are looking for a colleague with a strong vision, able to develop and deliver a strategic approach to internal communications. To drive a successful internal communications programme for MHA, amongst other things you will need to have: - Extensive internal and communications expertise, ideally in a large or geographically dispersed organisation - A deep understanding of internal communications principles and fluency with the use of different channels and platforms - A passion for giving voice to the skilled people who work in our care settings, and the creativity to connect them to MHA's strategic direction - Great verbal and written communication skills, ranging from pitching to the board to writing for our internal social network - A solid understanding of good practice in change communications and how to develop trust in challenging circumstances - An eye for the design and video assets which can bring your ideas to life - A planned approach to managing the team's rich and varied work projects. **Working for MHA** We are a values-led charity with a strong commitment from the top of the organisation to your specialist area, internal communications. Over the past few years, MHA has gone from strength to strength as we've evolved our internal communications approach.We've launched an internal social network, developed an awards programme, and devised new ways for colleagues everywhere to meet with members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). We offer: - 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays. Option to buy an extra 5 days of annual leave - Flexible working arrangements available - Active investment in your development as a leader and as a communicator - Sector-leading colleague wellbeing support programme **About us** Methodist Homes (MHA) is the largest charity care provider in the UK. We have almost 80 years' experience of delivering care and support to thousands of older people. We understand what it takes to help people live later life well through our care homes,retirement living schemes and MHA Communities schemes. At MHA we place great importance on nurturing the mind, body and spirit of those we care for and their families, along with commitment and dedication from our 7,500 employees and 4,000 volunteers regardless of faith, background or belief. We offer some of the highest quality care, accommodation and support services for older people throughout Britain. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life. "Agencies: Please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV's from any agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) or not. We only accept CV's from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's central Talent AcquisitionTeam."