Internal Communications Lead

Artis Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Artis HR are supporting a leading organisation to appoint an Internal Communications Lead on a 6 month fixed-term contract. This hands-on role focuses on people communications, shaping messages, and working with senior leaders to connect actions to priorities.

You will deliver plans, campaigns and practical communications advice across channels, supporting and developing colleagues within the team.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in internal communications within a complex organisation.
• Experience planning and delivering multi-channel communications campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, translating complex information clearly.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and providing practical advice.
• Experience supporting or managing others and developing people.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, pragmatic approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of internal communications plans aligned to business priorities.
• Develop clear, engaging messages translating complex information.
• Provide communications advice to senior and operational stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver campaigns across multiple channels.
• Support People, change and sensitive communications activity.
• Manage day-to-day internal channels ensuring timely content.
• Collaborate with Communications, HR and other teams.
• Use feedback and insights to drive improvements.
• Support and develop colleagues within the communications team.

Job description

Artis HR are supporting a leading organisation with the appointment of an Internal Communications Lead to join their Communications team on a 6 month fixed-term contract.

This is a hands-on internal communications role with a strong People focus, supporting communications that help colleagues understand what is happening across the organisation, why it matters and how it connects to wider business priorities.

Working closely with a senior internal communications manager, you’ll play an important role in shaping and delivering communications across a busy and complex organisation. You’ll work closely with leaders and teams across the business, providing practical communications advice and ensuring messaging is clear, engaging and joined up.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the delivery of internal communications plans across your area, aligned to wider business priorities
• Developing clear and engaging communications that translate complex information into messages colleagues can understand
• Working closely with senior and operational stakeholders, providing trusted and practical communications advice
• Planning and delivering internal communications campaigns across multiple channels
• Supporting People, change and sensitive communications activity
• Managing day-to-day internal communications channels and ensuring content is timely and relevant
• Working collaboratively with Communications, HR and other key teams
• Using feedback, insight and basic measurement to understand what is working and where improvements can be made
• Supporting and developing colleagues within the communications team

What we’re looking for:

• Solid experience working within an internal communications role, ideally within a complex organisation
• Strong experience planning and delivering communications across multiple channels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and providing practical communications advice
• Experience supporting or managing others, with an interest in developing people and capability
• Strong organisation and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative, pragmatic approach with strong attention to detail and sound judgement
• Experience within a large or regulated organisation would be advantageous
• This is a great opportunity for an experienced internal communications professional to join a well-established organisation and make an impact across a key period of activity.

We aim to get back to all applicants, although due to the volume of applications we receive, we’re not always able to provide detailed feedback to everyone. If you are shortlisted for the role, we’ll be in touch with further information about the opportunity and next steps.