Senior Internal Communications Manager

VMA Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VMA Group in London (North London office) seeks a Senior Internal Communications Manager to lead employee communications globally. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery across channels and events.

You will work closely with senior leaders, manage a small team, and drive campaigns that engage a global workforce. The contract is fixed-term for 12 months, starting October 2026, with a hybrid office-and-home pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven senior internal communications experience in a complex, international organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory capabilities for senior leaders.
• Experience delivering employee engagement and change communication programmes.
• Previous people management experience is essential.
• Experience collaborating with designers, videographers and multimedia teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver internal communications strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to support leadership communications and change initiatives.
• Create engaging content across intranet, email, presentations and campaigns.
• Manage the internal communications calendar and coordinate global activities.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives to strengthen culture and alignment.
• Plan and deliver internal events, town halls and engagement programmes.
• Measure effectiveness and provide regular reporting and insights.
• Oversee internal communications platforms and improve channels/tech.
• Lead, coach and develop a small communications team.

Skills

Senior internal communications

Stakeholder management

Employee engagement

Change communications

People management

Job description

North London 4 days a week in office, 1 day from home

12 months fixed term contract - starting October 2026

Our client, a fast growing international organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Communications Manager to lead employee communications and engagement initiatives across a global workforce.

Working closely with senior leaders and cross functional teams, you'll drive internal communication strategies, oversee key employee engagement campaigns, and support the delivery of company-wide events. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic planning with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver internal communications strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to support leadership communications and change initiatives.
• Create engaging content across multiple channels, including intranet, email, presentations, speeches and employee campaigns.
• Manage the internal communications calendar and coordinate communications across global teams.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, connection and alignment.
• Support the planning and delivery of internal events, town halls and corporate engagement programmes.
• Measure communications effectiveness and provide regular reporting and insights.
• Manage internal communications platforms and identify opportunities to improve channels and technology.
• Lead, coach and develop a small communications team.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior internal communications role within a complex, international organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience advising senior leaders.
• Experience delivering employee engagement, culture and change communication programmes.
• Experience working on internal events.
• Previous people management experience is essential, including coaching, developing and leading communications professionals.
• Demonstrable experience working with designers, videographers, creative agencies and multimedia specialists, managing projects from brief through to delivery