Group Internal Communications Manager

Fostering Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible options

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible benefits via Vista

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Group Internal Communications Manager to shape how we communicate, connect and engage with over 7,000 colleagues across our growing international organisation. You will work closely with the CEO and Executive team, delivering communications that bring our 2030 strategy and culture to life.

The role requires strategic thinking with hands-on execution, including enterprise-wide planning, CEO announcements and content for schools and services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in internal communications, ideally within a complex, multi-territory or global organisation.
• Exceptional writing and copywriting skills, with the ability to adapt messaging and tone for different audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence and collaborate at senior leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver internal communications strategies, campaigns and content aligned with Group priorities and our 2030 strategy.
• Develop high-quality communications for the CEO and Executive team, including leadership updates, newsletters, presentations and organisational announcements.
• Own and manage the Group internal communications calendar, ensuring coordinated and consistent messaging.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, subject matter experts and regional communications teams to deliver effective communications across multiple territories.
• Support the development and management of internal communications channels, monitoring engagement and effectiveness.
• Create engaging, accessible content for diverse audiences, including distributed and deskless colleagues.
• Develop communications plans, messaging and supporting materials for organisation-wide initiatives, change programmes and leadership events.

Skills

Internal communications

Writing & copywriting

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Multi-territory comms

Tools

SharePoint

Poppulo

Adobe

Job description

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Group Internal Communications Manager

Group Head Office

• Manchester
• Fixed Term

Salary: 45,000-55,000 per annum (depending on location)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

In 2025, OFG Education was officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth consecutive year.

Group Internal Communications Manager

Location: London or Manchester
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 per annum (depending on location)
Contract: 6–12-month fixed-term contract
UK applicants only | No sponsorship available

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Group Internal Communications Manager to help shape how we communicate, connect and engage with more than 7,000 colleagues across our growing international organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our CEO, Executive team and regional communications leads, delivering engaging communications that bring our 2030 strategy, organisational priorities and culture to life.

You'll take ownership of forward communications planning, develop compelling content for diverse audiences and lead communications activity across key Group initiatives.

We're looking for someone who can think strategically but is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves, whether that's developing an enterprise-wide communications plan, drafting a CEO announcement or creating content for colleagues working across our schools and services.

Working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on how our people understand, connect with and contribute to our future.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver internal communications strategies, campaigns and content aligned with Group priorities and our 2030 strategy.

Develop high-quality communications for the CEO and Executive team, including leadership updates, newsletters, presentations and organisational announcements.

Own and manage the Group internal communications calendar, ensuring coordinated and consistent messaging.

Partner with senior stakeholders, subject matter experts and regional communications teams to deliver effective communications across multiple territories.

Support the development and management of internal communications channels, monitoring engagement and effectiveness.

Create engaging, accessible content for diverse audiences, including distributed and deskless colleagues.

Develop communications plans, messaging and supporting materials for organisation-wide initiatives, change programmes and leadership events.

What We're Looking For

Significant experience in internal communications, ideally within a complex, multi-territory or global organisation.

Exceptional writing and copywriting skills, with the ability to adapt messaging and tone for different audiences.

Experience developing communications for CEOs, Executive teams and senior leaders.

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence and collaborate at senior leadership level.

Experience delivering strategic communications campaigns, organisational change initiatives and managing internal communications channels.

Experience communicating with geographically dispersed or deskless workforces.

Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on delivery, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with communications measurement, engagement analysis and reporting.

Familiarity with platforms such as SharePoint, Poppulo, Adobe or other internal communications tools.

Experience supporting employer brand or EVP initiatives.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental and physical health support
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible benefits via Vista, including Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, discounts, critical illness cover and more

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS check.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. OFG Education is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.Take a closer look and discover how fulfilling your career could be.

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