Interim Senior Manager Employee Communications People and Transformation | London, UK

Legal & General; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a Senior Manager for Employee Communications. This role involves defining and delivering strategic communications to engage employees during significant changes. You'll partner with senior leaders, develop engaging narratives, and manage stakeholder engagement. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and supports flexible working arrangements. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving lives while achieving business success.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Generous pension contributions

Life assurance

Healthcare plans

25+ days holiday

Family leave

Electric car schemes

Discounts at various stores

Modern office spaces

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of employee and change communications strategies.
• Experience in financial services or large complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver HR & Transformation communications strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support communications plans.

Skills

Employee Communications Strategies

Change Communications

Copywriting Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Relationship Management

Job description

Interim Senior Manager Employee Communications People and Transformation

Company Description

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.

We've been safeguarding people's financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.

We are one of the world's largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. These underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, UK and US life insurance, UK workplace pensions, and retirement income.

Our Group Functions provide essential services that enable all areas of the business to operate effectively. Joining us means helping to improve the lives of our customers and contributing to the success of the business every day.

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Senior Manager, Employee Communications, on a 12-18 month FTC. We offer a competitive base salary and a strong benefits package.

As a Senior Manager in Employee Communications, you will support significant change announcements across our businesses and Group Functions, helping to create a growing, simpler, and better-connected organisation.

What you'll be doing:

• Defining and delivering a HR & Transformation communications strategy that engages employees within the function and across the broader HR & Transformation community.
• Acting as a business partner to the Group Chief People and Transformation Officer, providing strategic guidance and advice.
• Working with the Employee Communications Leadership Team to develop and deliver communications strategies aligned with L&G's strategy and transformation goals.
• Leading content development, stakeholder engagement, and event delivery to support communications plans.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across HR and Transformation to support emerging objectives through employee communications.
• Ensuring communications are reviewed and approved by knowledgeable and skilled individuals.
• Managing employee-related matters, maintaining consistency and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Adopting an agile approach to delivery based on business needs.

Qualifications

Who we're looking for:

• Significant knowledge of employee and change communications strategies.
• Experience working within financial services or large complex/matrixed organizations.
• Excellent copywriting skills and the ability to develop engaging narratives for employees.
• Ability to work autonomously, propose solutions, and collaborate to meet deadlines.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders in fast-paced environments.
• Effective relationship management with external agencies and colleagues.

Benefits

We reward performance and behaviour with a comprehensive package, including:

• Participation in annual performance-related bonus and share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Life assurance and healthcare plans (permanent employees).
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with options to buy and sell holiday.
• Family leave and participation in electric car schemes.
• Discounts at various stores and online.
• Modern, collaborative office spaces designed for wellbeing.

Additional Information

We aim to build a better society by investing our customers' money in initiatives that benefit everyone. Joining us means being part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and your future wellbeing. We support flexible working arrangements and accommodations for candidates with specific needs. Don't worry if you don't meet every criterion—consider your strengths, potential, and how you connect with our purpose.

Legal & General is recognized as Britain's Most Admired Company in 2023, top in our sector, and known for inspirational leadership. We are committed to openness, mindfulness, and inclusivity, fostering a space where you can develop your career and excel.

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