Strategic Internal Communications Lead — Flexible Hours

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part Time / Full Time

Hourly Pay

Varied Projects

Collaborative Environment

Professional Development

Strategic Impact

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking an experienced Internal Communications Manager within the Marketing team in Gateshead. The role offers flexibility between part-time and full-time hours and focuses on developing engaging, strategic internal communications to connect employees with the Council's vision and values.

You will lead campaigns, manage channels such as intranets and newsletters, and provide strategic guidance to senior leaders while driving employee engagement and shaping a positive

Qualifications

• Significant experience within internal communications, corporate communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Strategic communication skills and ability to develop and deliver campaigns.
• Strong writing, editing, and content development skills across channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the internal communications strategy.
• Plan, create, and implement campaigns that inform and inspire staff.
• Oversee intranets, newsletters, staff briefings, and digital channels.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders, directors, and service managers.
• Lead communication activities for organisational change programmes.
• Produce content: articles, presentations, speeches, briefings, videos, leadership communications.
• Develop initiatives that encourage employee participation and feedback.
• Coordinate internal events, staff engagement activities, and leadership communication opportunities.
• Monitor communication effectiveness through data, analytics, and employee feedback.
• Ensure all communications align with the Council's values, brand identity, accessibility standards, and communication policies.
• Work with HR, external communications, digital teams, and service areas to deliver consistent messaging.
• Identify and manage communication risks while responding to emerging employee-related issues.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends.

Skills

Internal communications

Strategic communication

Stakeholder management

Content creation

Analytical skills

Tools

Intranet platforms

Newsletters

Engagement tools

Job description

Gateshead Council is seeking an experienced Internal Communications Manager within the Marketing team in Gateshead. The role offers flexibility between part-time and full-time hours and focuses on developing engaging, strategic internal communications to connect employees with the Council's vision and values.

You will lead campaigns, manage channels such as intranets and newsletters, and provide strategic guidance to senior leaders while driving employee engagement and shaping a positive