Communications engagement and Inclusion Manager

Confidential; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Four days onsite

Flexible hours

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Communications, Engagement & Inclusion Manager in Nottingham to lead internal communications and employee engagement in a hybrid role. The successful candidate will shape messages across the intranet, newsletters and updates, and drive inclusion and recognition initiatives.

You will collaborate with the People team to improve employee experience, create engaging materials using Canva or Adobe, and manage stakeholder relationships to convey important business messages.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal communications, employee engagement or a closely related role.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to tailor content to different audiences.
• Creative flair with experience producing professional, visually engaging materials.
• Proficiency using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling internal communications, newsletters, presentations and updates.
• Manage internal comms channels including the intranet.
• Design and deliver employee engagement campaigns and events.
• Support inclusion initiatives to foster belonging and positive culture.
• Work with managers to communicate key business messages effectively.
• Support employer branding and social media content to showcase the organisation as an employer of choice.
• Gather employee feedback and use insights to improve engagement and communication effectiveness.

Skills

Internal communications

Employee engagement

Inclusion

Content creation

Stakeholder management

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Communications, Engagement & Inclusion Manager

Nottingham Up to £45,000 Permanent Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite

Macildowie are working with this client based in Nottingham to recruit a Communications, Engagement & Inclusion Manager for an established organisation operating within the transport and infrastructure sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative communications professional who is passionate about bringing people together, improving employee engagement and making a genuine difference to workplace culture.

Working closely with the People team, you'll take ownership of internal communications, employee engagement initiatives and inclusion activities, helping to create an environment where employees feel informed, connected and valued.

The Role

You'll be responsible for developing engaging communications and delivering initiatives that strengthen employee experience across a busy, operational organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Creating compelling internal communications, newsletters, presentations and employee updates.
• Developing visually engaging content using Canva, Adobe or similar creative tools.
• Managing internal communications channels, including the company intranet.
• Designing and delivering employee engagement campaigns, events and recognition initiatives.
• Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives to encourage belonging and a positive workplace culture.
• Working with managers and senior stakeholders to communicate key business messages effectively.
• Supporting employer branding and social media content to showcase the organisation as an employer of choice.
• Gathering employee feedback and using insights to improve engagement and communication effectiveness.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong communication skills with creativity, initiative and the confidence to work independently.

You'll ideally bring:

• Proven experience in internal communications, employee engagement or a closely related role.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to tailor content to different audiences.
• Creative flair and experience producing professional, visually engaging materials.
• Confidence using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, resilient and adaptable approach.
• A genuine interest in employee experience, organisational culture and inclusion.

Experience within a People or HR function, an operational environment or a unionised organisation would be advantageous, although not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £45,000.
• Permanent opportunity within an established organisation.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with four days onsite and one day working from home, subject to business needs.
• 40-hour working week, including paid breaks.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• The opportunity to take ownership of communications and engagement initiatives.
• A varied role where your ideas, creativity and contribution can have a visible impact.

Interested?

If you're a creative communications professional who enjoys connecting with people and making a meaningful difference to employee experience, we'd love to hear from you.