Strategic Internal Communications & Engagement Lead

Standard Life; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Life is seeking an experienced Internal Communications & Engagement Manager to shape how colleagues experience our strategy, culture and leadership. This role goes beyond traditional communications, influencing enterprise priorities, supporting senior leaders and driving engagement across the business.

You'll craft compelling stories, build trusted relationships and deliver strategic communications that help colleagues understand and connect with our goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal communications, colleague engagement, leadership communications and/or change communications.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent writing, storytelling and presentation skills.
• Experience developing and delivering strategic communications and engagement plans.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience using insight, feedback and data to improve communications and engagement activity.

Responsibilities

• Shape how colleagues experience our strategy, culture and leadership.
• Influence enterprise-wide priorities and support senior leaders.
• Drive engagement and bring strategic stories to life for colleagues across the business.
• Create meaningful colleague experiences that build understanding, connection and performance.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and craft engaging experiences.

Skills

Internal communications

Stakeholder relationships

Writing & storytelling

Strategic communications plans

Project management

Data-driven improvement

Education

Communications/PR qualification

Job description

Standard Life is seeking an experienced Internal Communications & Engagement Manager to shape how colleagues experience our strategy, culture and leadership. This role goes beyond traditional communications, influencing enterprise priorities, supporting senior leaders and driving engagement across the business.

You'll craft compelling stories, build trusted relationships and deliver strategic communications that help colleagues understand and connect with our goals.