Internal Communications Manager

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a Senior Internal Communications Manager to lead strategic internal communications and campaigns across the organisation, influencing tens of thousands of colleagues nationwide.

You will work with a team to plan and deliver communications aligned to DWP's strategy, and you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders to ensure communications are engaging and resonant.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal communications and campaigns aligned to DWP's wider strategy.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior leaders to ensure engaging, resonant communications.
• Gather intelligence and analyse engagement to inform future strategies.
• Provide leadership and line management across the internal communications function.

Job description

Working in the Department for Work and Pensions internal communications team is an exciting, inspiring opportunity that will challenge and develop you as a communications leader. You will be working on high profile initiatives, helping to shape communications on issues that directly influence tens of thousands of colleagues, communities and everyday lives across the country. We welcome applications from outstanding candidates who want to apply their expertise in delivering impactful internal communications at scale to support understanding, drive engagement and deliver quality business outcomes. As our Senior Internal Communications Manager, you will

• Work with your team to develop internal communications and campaigns that are thoroughly planned and fully aligned to DWP's wider communications strategy. These campaigns will look to innovate and break new ground, taking inspiration from 'best in class internal communications.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic advice and constructive challenge to senior leaders to make sure that their communications engage - and resonate with - our internal colleague audiences.
• Gather intelligence and insight and analyse the effectiveness of internal engagement to help inform current and future engagement strategies. We build two-way communication campaigns that engage our people and show we are listening to feedback.
• Provide exceptional leadership and line management, working collaboratively across the wider internal communications function and communications directorate. Develop internal communications talent and build robust succession plans.