Senior Internal Communications Manager (12- month FTC)

Larbey Evans; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Larbey Evans is seeking a Senior Internal Communications Manager to shape and drive the firm’s internal communications strategy across global offices. You will craft messages, engage employees, and partner with HR, IT, and Marketing to align communications with organisational goals.

The role requires senior-level writing skills, budget management, and experience leading teams in a complex, international environment. This is a 12-month FTC with hybrid working in the UK.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years in internal communications; at least 3 in a managerial role.
• Experience in international, cross-matrix organisations.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing internal comms strategies.
• Mentoring junior team members and managing up to senior staff.
• Experience in managing communication budgets.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling; able to simplify complex information.
• Experience with digital communication tools, including intranet management.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy aligned with the Firm's goals and culture.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify key messages and priorities for internal communications.
• Write, edit and manage production of newsletters, intranet articles, announcements and presentations.
• Ensure communications are engaging, clear and resonant across all offices.
• Develop programs to boost employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Facilitate two-way communication channels and encourage feedback and participation.
• Support change management through effective communication of organisational changes and policies.
• Develop messaging to help employees understand and embrace change.
• Work with HR, IT, marketing and other departments to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to tailor communications.
• Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of internal communications via surveys and metrics.

Skills

Internal communications

Leadership/management

Cross-border collaboration

Strategic communications

Budget management

Writing & storytelling

Digital comms tools

Tools

Intranet management

Employee engagement software

Job description

Senior Internal Communications Manager (12- month FTC)

This prestigious UK law firm is looking to hire a Senior Internal Communications Manager. The Senior Internal Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the internal communications strategy and will be responsible for crafting compelling messages, enhancing employee engagement and ensuring consistent communication throughout the firm's global offices.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working
• Hours 9:30am - 5:30pm

Senior Internal Communications Manager - What You'll Be Doing:

• Create Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy that aligns with the Firm's goals and culture
• Collaborate with leadership to identify key messages and priorities for internal communication initiatives
• Write, edit, and manage the production of various internal communications materials, including newsletters, intranet articles, announcements and presentations
• Ensure all communications are engaging, clear, and resonate with employees at all levels of the Firm
• Develop innovative programs and initiatives to enhance employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture
• Facilitate two-way communication channels to ensure employees feel heard and valued, encouraging feedback and participation
• Support change management initiatives by communicating effectively about organisational changes, policies and procedures
• Develop messaging that helps employees understand and embrace change within the Firm
• Work closely with HR, IT, marketing and other Business Services departments to ensure alignment with external communications and organisational objectives
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their communication needs and provide tailored solutions
• Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of internal communications strategies and initiatives through surveys, metrics and feedback
• Utilise insights to continually improve communication efforts and address employee concerns

Senior Internal Communications Manager - What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of seven years of experience in internal communications, with at least three years in a managerial role, ideally within a law firm
• Experience in collaborating across an international, cross-matrix business
• Proven track record in developing and implementing communication strategies
• Experience mentoring junior team members and managing up to senior team members
• Experience in managing communication budgets
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a knack for simplifying complex information
• Experience with digital communication tools and platforms, including intranet management and employee engagement software