Integration Communication Lead

Ageas; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Dental Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Annual Salary Reviews

Competitive Pension

Employee Savings

Employee Loans

Return to work programme

Car Salary Exchange

Job summary

Ageas is seeking an experienced Integration Communication Lead to drive the internal communications for a major UK integration programme spanning Ageas UK, esure and Saga. You will translate complex change into clear, compelling messages, ensuring colleagues are informed, engaged and connected throughout the journey.

You will lead multi-channel communications, partner with the IMO, and deliver plans for organisational design, people integration and policy harmonisation, helping to embed a

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading internal, employee and change communications in large-scale programmes.
• Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders and leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal storytelling; able to simplify complex information.
• Experience delivering communications across multiple channels and audiences.
• Strong project management and prioritisation in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the internal communication strategy for the integration programme (Ageas, esure and Saga).
• Provide leadership across transformation, change and integration communications.
• Partner with IMO to establish effective communication frameworks.
• Lead communications for Saga integration, including TUPE-related activities.
• Create and execute plans for organisational design, people integration and policy harmonisation.
• Drive engagement initiatives to embed a unified culture and ways of working.
• Manage internal communication channels (newsletters, hubs, leadership updates, events).
• Produce high-quality content (articles, presentations, blogs, videos, broadcasts).

Skills

Transformation communications

Stakeholder engagement

Storytelling

Multichannel comms

Project management

Change communications

Education

Degree in Communications

CIPR or IoIC qualification

Job description

Integration Communication Lead

Job Title: Integration Communication Lead
Target Start Date: 9th August
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary Range: £48,000 - £72,000
Location: Eastleigh or London
Closing Date for applications: 20th July

We're looking for an experienced Integration Communication Lead to play a pivotal role in one of the UK's most significant transformation programmes. You will lead the development and delivery of communications that support the integration of Ageas UK, esure and Saga, ensuring colleagues remain informed, engaged and connected throughout the journey. Working across programme, people and culture initiatives, you will translate complex change into clear, compelling communications that support successful adoption and help build a unified organisation.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the internal communication strategy for the Ageas, esure and Saga integration programme.
• Provide communication leadership across transformation, change and integration initiatives.
• Partner with the Integration Management Office (IMO) to establish effective communication frameworks.
• Lead communications supporting the Saga integration, including TUPE-related activities.
• Create and execute communication plans for organisational design, people integration and policy harmonisation.
• Drive engagement initiatives that help embed a unified culture, purpose and ways of working.
• Manage integration communication channels, including newsletters, collaboration hubs, leadership updates and live events.
• Produce high-quality content including articles, presentations, blogs, videos, broadcasts and change communications.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience leading communications within large-scale transformation, integration or M&A programmes.
• Extensive background in internal, employee and change communications.
• Strong ability to influence, challenge and advise senior stakeholders and business leaders.
• Excellent written, verbal and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging multimedia communications across multiple channels.
• Degree or professional qualification in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, CIPR or IoIC preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Smart Working @ Ageas gives employees flexibility around location (within the UK) and, for many roles, flexibility within the working day. Part‑time/job-share options, minimum of 35 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) with buy‑sell days.
• Supporting your Health Dental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well‑Being Activities – Mindfulness.
• Supporting your Wealth 50% off esure and Sheilas' Wheels motor and home insurance, Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.
• Supporting you at Work Well‑being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events.
• Supporting you and your Family Maternity/pregnancy parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay and paternity/non‑pregnant parent/co‑adopter at 8 weeks’ full pay.
• Benefits for Them Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover.
• Get some Tech Deals on gadgets including wearables, tablets and laptops.
• Getting around Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover.
• Supporting you back to work Return to work programme after maternity leave.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

We are an inclusive employer, signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, member of iCAN and GAIN. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. We guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please contact our Recruitment Team if the list does not cover the support you need.