Head of Employee & Change Communications, Corporate Functions - 12 Month FTC

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Head of Employee & Change Communications, Corporate Functions - 12 Month FTC, London

Client: Legal & General

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e458fd13f816

Job Views: 4

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description

We’re recruiting for a Head of Employee & Change Communications to join us on a 12-month FTC. We’re offering a competitive base salary, 12% car allowance, and a strong benefits package.

In this critical role, you will lead a team to deliver impactful employee communications across various corporate functions, driving engagement and supporting transformation initiatives.

What you’ll be doing:

• Defining and delivering an employee communications strategy that engages audiences with key priorities
• Partnering with senior leaders to develop consistent, engaging narratives and strategies
• Leading a team of Employee Communications Business Partners to deliver high-quality programmes
• Defining and delivering an enterprise-wide approach to change communications
• Identifying opportunities to create more joined-up plans across strategy, transformation, and performance culture priorities
• Shaping and delivering the Corporate Affairs strategy as a senior member of the leadership team
• Ensuring communications are reviewed and approved by knowledgeable individuals
• Leading in all matters regarding employee management, ensuring consistency with company policies

Qualifications

We’re looking for candidates with:

• Significant knowledge of employee communications strategies, ideally within financial services or large complex/matrixed organisations
• Hands-on experience of change communications best practices and strategies
• Experience in a senior role managing an employee communications function and team
• Proven experience building, mentoring, and retaining teams of communications professionals
• Ability to influence across a matrixed organisation and build strong relationships
• Strong executive presence that inspires trust and confidence
• Ability to connect conflicting priorities and align agendas

Benefits

We offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participation in our electric car scheme, offering employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax-efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• Various discounts for our products and partner stores
• Modern, collaborative office spaces designed for wellbeing

Additional Information

We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers’ money in things that make life better for everyone. Joining us means being part of a welcoming, inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate across diverse backgrounds. Our leaders are committed to integrity, your future, and wellbeing. We support career development and strive for openness, flexibility, and inclusivity, including flexible working arrangements and accommodations for specific needs.

Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, recognized as Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, top in our sector and for inspirational leadership. We have a strong heritage and an exciting future.

If you’re interested in learning more, we’d love to hear from you.