Interim Senior Internal Communication Manager

Michael Page; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate (£450–£575)

Flexible temporary contract

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Senior Communications Manager to lead internal communications and change engagement across a complex national organisation, ensuring colleagues are informed and connected to strategic priorities.

You will develop and deliver impactful campaigns, work closely with senior stakeholders and drive organisational transformation. The role offers a daily rate and a flexible temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing internal communications strategies within large organisations.
• Experience leading change communications programmes and transformation initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, audience-focused messaging.
• Experience using data and evaluation techniques to measure communications impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of internal communications strategies, campaigns and content aligned to objectives.
• Drive change communications across modernisation programmes.
• Create engaging plans and content that simplify complex initiatives for internal audiences.
• Enhance internal engagement channels and leverage digital tools.
• Provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders.
• Champion best practice with measurable initiatives and evaluation frameworks.
• Develop evaluation frameworks to measure effectiveness of communications.
• Support new communications and engagement plan to embed strategy.

Skills

Internal communications

Change communications

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

As Interim Senior Communications Manager, you will lead internal communications and change engagement activity across a complex national organisation, ensuring colleagues are informed, engaged and connected to strategic priorities. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will develop and deliver impactful communications campaigns that support organisational transformation, employee engagement and continuous improvement.

Our client is a respected and purpose-led organisation with a strong reputation in its sector. They are seeking an experienced professional to join the team during an exciting period of activity and change, providing the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Description

• Lead the development and delivery of internal communications strategies, campaigns and content aligned to organisational objectives.
• Drive change communications activity across key modernisation and transformation programmes.
• Create engaging communication plans and content that simplify complex initiatives for internal audiences.
• Enhance internal engagement channels and identify opportunities to leverage emerging digital communication tools and technologies.
• Provide strategic communications advice and guidance to senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Champion communications best practice, ensuring initiatives are insight-led, measurable and continuously improved.
• Develop clear evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness and impact of communication activities.
• Support the implementation of a new communications and engagement plan, helping embed organisational strategy and priorities.

Profile

• Proven experience developing and delivering internal communications strategies within large or complex organisations.
• Strong track record of leading change communications programmes and organisational transformation initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and audience-focused messaging.
• Experience using insight, performance data and evaluation techniques to measure communications effectiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing content across multiple channels and formats.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence and advise senior leaders.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality delivery.

Job Offer

• Daily rate between £450 and £575 dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract offering flexibility.