Internal Communications Lead - Hybrid, 3-Month Contract

Arden University; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top

Aviva pension plan

BUPA Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Perkbox benefits

Study Arden courses for free

Golden Ticket

Job summary

Arden University is seeking an experienced internal communications professional to lead the University’s internal communications strategy, ensuring colleagues feel informed, inspired and connected to its purpose.

You will deliver clear, consistent communications on priorities, working with the People team, Brand & Communications and senior leaders, and you’ll help embed crisis communications and engagement programmes. This hybrid role requires 2–3 days weekly travel to Coventry head office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, PR or related field.
• Proven ability to develop and implement internal communications strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University’s internal communications strategy to inform and engage colleagues.
• Deliver clear, consistent communications on priorities with cross‑functional teams.
• Support crisis communications and partner with senior leaders to embed joined‑up practices.

Skills

Internal communications

Stakeholder mgmt

Campaign planning

Strategic comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, PR or related

Job description

Arden University is seeking an experienced internal communications professional to lead the University’s internal communications strategy, ensuring colleagues feel informed, inspired and connected to its purpose.

You will deliver clear, consistent communications on priorities, working with the People team, Brand & Communications and senior leaders, and you’ll help embed crisis communications and engagement programmes. This hybrid role requires 2–3 days weekly travel to Coventry head office.