Global Internal Communications Manager

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Global Internal Communications Manager for a 6-month contract in London. The role blends strategic planning with hands-on content creation, delivering communications that engage employees and support transformation.

You will partner with senior leaders, shape global messaging, and drive consistency across channels, while developing reusable resources and governance frameworks. This is a hybrid/remote opportunity with exposure to a range of business functions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Internal Communications, Employee Engagement, or Strategic Communications.
• Background partnering with senior stakeholders and providing communications counsel.
• Experience developing and delivering communication strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Proven success supporting transformation, organisational change, or large-scale business initiatives.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Stakeholder management and influencing capabilities within complex organisations.
• Experience using data and insights to measure communications effectiveness.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work at pace.
• Excellent judgement, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver internal communications strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Translate complex topics into clear, actionable communications.
• Create engaging content across formats and channels.
• Support transformation programmes and change initiatives with communication plans.
• Measure and improve communications effectiveness using data and insights.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and functions for integrated communications.

Skills

Internal Communications

Employee Engagement

Strategic Communications

Stakeholder Management

Executive Messaging

Written Communication

Measurement & Insights

Project Management

Job description

Global Internal Communications Manager
6-Month Contract Inside IR35
Hybrid/Remote Bankside, London

Are you an experienced Internal Communications professional looking for your next contract opportunity? We're seeking a highly skilled communicator to support a global organisation through a period of significant business activity, helping to deliver strategic communications that engage employees, support transformation, and strengthen organisational culture.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across multiple functions, combining strategic communications planning with hands-on content creation and delivery.

The Opportunity

As part of a high-performing Global Internal Communications team, you will play a key role in developing and delivering impactful communication strategies that connect employees to business priorities, leadership messages, organisational change initiatives, and company culture.
You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently managing multiple priorities while building strong relationships across the business and providing trusted communications counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Communications Strategy & Planning

• Partner with senior leaders and business functions to develop and execute internal communications strategies.
• Provide strategic communications support across transformation programmes, organisational change initiatives, and key business projects.
• Translate complex business topics into clear, engaging, and actionable communications.
• Deliver employee engagement initiatives that strengthen understanding, alignment, and connection.
• Advise stakeholders on best practice communications approaches.
• Measure and evaluate communications effectiveness, using insights to drive continuous improvement.

Content & Storytelling

• Create compelling communications content across a variety of formats and channels.
• Write and edit leadership messages, announcements, articles, briefings, toolkits, and campaign materials.
• Deliver engaging storytelling that resonates with diverse employee audiences.
• Develop reusable communications resources for use across global functions.

Channels & Engagement

• Manage and coordinate content across internal communication channels.
• Ensure communications are timely, accurate, visually engaging, and aligned with channel governance.
• Adapt content for different digital platforms and audience needs.
• Support continuous improvement of communications channels through feedback and insight.

Collaboration

• Work closely with communications colleagues to ensure an integrated approach across the organisation.
• Contribute to communication frameworks, templates, and best practice resources.
• Support a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

About You

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in Internal Communications, Employee Engagement, or Strategic Communications.
• Background partnering with senior stakeholders and providing communications counsel.
• Experience developing and delivering communication strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Proven success supporting transformation, organisational change, or large-scale business initiatives.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Stakeholder management and influencing capabilities within complex organisations.
• Experience using data and insights to measure communications effectiveness.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work at pace.
• Excellent judgement, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within large, global organisations.
• Exposure to Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or Quality functions.
• Experience supporting international audiences and global communications programmes.
• Familiarity with modern internal communications channels and engagement platforms.