Communications Manager

Akkodis; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company in Wakefield seeks an Internal Engagement Manager for a 6-month contract to enhance internal communications and employee engagement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in internal communications and be proficient in storytelling and project management. The role requires daily on-site presence and offers potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal communications or employee engagement within a large organization.
• Creative communicator who can turn strategy into actionable plans.
• Excellent storytelling and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging internal engagement plans and campaigns.
• Deliver a yearly program connecting colleagues to purpose.
• Support leaders in effective communication with teams.

Skills

Internal communications

Employee engagement

Change communications

Writing and storytelling

Project management

Job description

Internal Engagement Manager (6-Month Contract, Outside IR35, On site Wakefield)

My client is entering an exciting new phase - embedding their refreshed brand and new business strategy. They're looking for an experienced Internal Engagement Manager to help bring this vision to life across the organisation - ensuring every colleague, from the Boardroom to apprentices, feels informed, involved, and inspired by their shared direction.

This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role within their marketing team, working closely with HR, Business Change, and leadership teams to design and deliver inclusive engagement programmes that connect people to our purpose, strengthen their culture, and support positive change.

What You'll Be Doing

• Turn strategic direction into clear, engaging internal engagement plans and campaigns.
• Deliver a year‑long programme of activity that connects colleagues to purpose and culture.
• Bring the refreshed brand and values to life through storytelling, events, and visual content.
• Support leaders and managers to communicate effectively and confidently with their teams.
• Enhance internal channels to make communication inclusive, accessible, and impactful – especially for operational colleagues.
• Partner with HR and Business Change to ensure joined‑up, people‑first messaging.
• Track engagement impact, gather insights, and share learnings to shape future activity.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or change comms within a large or complex organisation.
• A creative and practical communicator who can turn strategy into people‑focused action.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and presentation skills with an inclusive and engaging tone.
• Confident working with all levels – from senior leaders to frontline teams.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with a collaborative mindset.

This role will be on site, pretty much every day in Wakefield. Chances of extension are good and it's likely to run for at least 12 months.

Interested? Please send your CV for immediate consideration.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

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