Strategic Internal Communications Leader

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a Senior Internal Communications Manager to lead the planning and delivery of internal campaigns aligned with the organisation’s wider strategy. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, gather insights on engagement, analyse outcomes, and develop talent within the internal communications team to drive continuous improvement.

This role requires strategic thinking, strong messaging, and the ability to influence outcomes across large,

Qualifications

Experience delivering internal communications campaigns and crafting clear messaging from complex source material.
Strategic stakeholder influence and advice with senior leaders across complex organisations.
Reputational awareness and handling sensitive issues with good judgement.
Responding to uncertainty with autonomous, decisive teamwork during change.
Evaluation, insight and continuous improvement translating research into recommendations.
People leadership, coaching and developing colleagues with workload prioritisation.

Responsibilities

Develop internal communications and campaigns aligned to the wider strategy.
Provide strategic advisory support to senior leaders to engage internal audiences.
Gather intelligence and analyse engagement to inform future strategies.
Provide leadership and develop internal communications talent within the function.