Global Internal Communications Lead

FTMAI Fortrea Development Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea Development Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager to develop clear, engaging internal communications that align with business priorities, leadership messages, and major initiatives. You will plan, write, edit, and distribute content across internal channels, working with business unit leaders and Corporate Communications colleagues.

The role requires strong writing, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex topics into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and content planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and intranet/employee comm platforms; AI tools experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication plans that support business unit priorities, employee engagement, operational updates, and leadership visibility.
• Partner with business unit leaders and subject matter experts to understand communication needs, recommend approaches, and deliver accurate, timely content.
• Write, edit, and coordinate employee announcements, leader messages, talking points, newsletter content, intranet articles, presentations, video scripts and Q&A materials.
• Translate complex business, operational, and functional information into clear, concise, audience-focused communications.
• Coordinate reviews, approvals, distribution timing, and channel execution with Corporate Communications, HR, Legal, and business stakeholders.
• Maintain business unit communication calendars, editorial plans, distribution lists, and message tracking to ensure coordination and visibility.
• Support communication measurement by gathering feedback, reviewing engagement data, and recommending improvements to content and channels.
• Apply Fortrea’s voice, tone, brand standards, and editorial guidelines across business unit communications.
• Handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion and elevate issues appropriately.
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.
• This role may require up to 10% domestic or international travel.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Content planning

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

English fluency

Microsoft 365 tools

AI tools in communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing, business, or a related field

Tools

Intranet publishing platforms

Newsletter production tools

Video production basics

Content analytics basics

Job description

Fortrea Development Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager to develop clear, engaging internal communications that align with business priorities, leadership messages, and major initiatives. You will plan, write, edit, and distribute content across internal channels, working with business unit leaders and Corporate Communications colleagues.

The role requires strong writing, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex topics into