Internal Communications Manager

Buzz Bingo; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Help@Hand App - fast remote GP access

Thrive App - mental wellbeing support

Buzz Brights Apprenticeships

Buzz Brilliance Awards

Buzz Learning Platform

Mental Health Advocates access

Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%

5 weeks annual leave + holidays

Salary sacrifice extra holiday

Staff discount on bingo tickets and F

Refer a Friend Scheme

Life Assurance & Pension

Job summary

Buzz Bingo, based in the United Kingdom, is seeking an Internal Communications Manager to lead how we connect with colleagues across the business. The role focuses on shaping strategy, developing content for emails, newsletters, intranet and social platforms, and partnering with Marketing to ensure consistent internal messaging.

You'll sit within a small HR team, guiding leaders through change, managing our internal comms platform and measuring engagement to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal communications within a large organisation
• Strong digital communications and channel management
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
• Experience supporting change communications
• Event and engagement delivery experience
• Confident cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building
• Strategic thinking with hands-on delivery mindset
• Background in CSR/ESG communications (a bonus)
• Leisure/retail/hospitality experience helpful but not essential

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering an internal communications strategy that inspires, connects and engages our teams
• Creating standout content across emails, newsletters, intranet and social platforms
• Partnering with Marketing to ensure consistent messaging internally and externally
• Leading communications during change initiatives and crisis situations
• Supporting leaders to communicate with clarity, confidence and impact
• Managing and evolving our internal communications platform
• Analysing engagement metrics to continuously improve effectiveness
• Planning and delivering events and engagement initiatives
• Collaborating across departments to keep everyone aligned and informed

Job description

Location: Hybrid

Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience with discrentionary annual company bonus (based on compay performance) We’re looking for a creative Internal Communications Manager to help shape how we connect with our colleagues across the business.

Location: Hybrid Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience with discrentionary annual company bonus (based on compay performance) We’re looking for a creative Internal Communications Manager to help shape how we connect with our colleagues across the business.

Sitting within our small but mighty HR team, you’ll take the lead in bringing our strategy, vision and culture to life through compelling storytelling and impactful communication.

This is your chance to influence how over a thousand colleagues experience Buzz Bingo making sure every message is clear, meaningful, and engaging.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering an internal communications strategy that inspires, connects and engages our teams
• Creating standout content across emails, newsletters, intranet and social platforms
• Partnering with Marketing to ensure consistent messaging internally and externally
• Leading communications during change initiatives and crisis situations
• Supporting leaders to communicate with clarity, confidence and impact
• Managing and evolving our internal communications platform
• Analysing engagement metrics to continuously improve effectiveness
• Planning and delivering events and engagement initiatives
• Collaborating across departments to keep everyone aligned and informed

What We Offer

• Help@Hand App - fast remote GP access plus physical & mental wellbeing support for you and your family
• Thrive App - NHS-approved mental wellbeing support
• Buzz Brights Apprenticeships
• Buzz Brilliance Awards - our employee recognition scheme
• Buzz Learning Platform - access hundreds of online courses
• Access to trained Mental Health Advocates
• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 20% depending on company performance
• 5 weeks annual leave + public holidays (pro rata)
• Buy extra holiday via salary sacrifice (if eligible)
• 50% staff discount on bingo tickets, food & soft drinks
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Life Assurance & Pension Scheme

You’ll bring

• Proven experience in internal communications within a large organisation
• Strong digital communications and channel management experienceExceptional writing and storytelling skills
• Experience supporting change communications
• Event and engagement delivery experience
• Confidence working cross-functionally and building strong relationships
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on delivery mindset
• Experience in CSR/ESG communications (a bonus)
• Background in leisure, retail, or hospitality (helpful, but not essential)