Internal Communications & Engagement Lead

OpenWorks Engineering Ltd; Prudhoe; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting from £42,0

Discretionary annual bonus up to 25%

Up to 8% employer-matched pension

25 days holiday + public holidays + 5‑

Company breakfasts and lunches

Private healthcare

EV/cycle to work schemes

Regular team socials

£250 learning budget

Job summary

OpenWorks Engineering Ltd is seeking an Internal Communications Manager to strengthen culture, engagement and belonging across our UK and US sites. You will lead multi-channel initiatives, shape messaging, and ensure employees feel heard, valued, and connected to the company purpose.

Collaborating with stakeholders and our People & Talent team, you’ll develop intranet and newsletters, coordinate social events, CSR activities and employer branding to support growth in a defence-led engineering

Qualifications

• Pro-active, creative, and able to balance company direction with team needs.
• Embed the brand and culture while supporting organisational change.
• People-focused and engaging, build trust across teams and celebrate gaps.
• Experience in a fast-paced role with varied working styles and priorities.
• Line management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal stakeholders to enhance internal communications aligned to brand and strategy.
• Design, develop and deliver multi-channel initiatives for a diverse UK/US team.
• Develop and enhance channels: intranet, newsletters, community chats, and quarterly briefings.
• Lead company social events; manage social fund; create a social committee and activities.
• Partner with People & Talent to support employer branding in internal comms and recruitment.
• Support organisational listening and share insights with leadership.
• Lead Corporate Social Responsibility efforts with local stakeholders.

Skills

Pro-active mindset

Brand embodiment

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Change management

Education

CIM / CIPR qualification (Desirable)

Job description

OpenWorks Engineering Ltd is seeking an Internal Communications Manager to strengthen culture, engagement and belonging across our UK and US sites. You will lead multi-channel initiatives, shape messaging, and ensure employees feel heard, valued, and connected to the company purpose.

Collaborating with stakeholders and our People & Talent team, you’ll develop intranet and newsletters, coordinate social events, CSR activities and employer branding to support growth in a defence-led engineering