Strategic IT Communications Partner for Transformation

The Adecco Group; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adecco Group UK is seeking a Communications Business Partner for ITD to take end-to-end ownership of strategic communications and act as the trusted advisor to the CDIO and ITD leadership team. You will shape narratives and orchestrate execution in close collaboration with Group Communications colleagues.

Reporting to the Head of Global Internal Engagement, you will lead initiatives, advise on messaging, and partner across the business to demonstrate value through engaging communications

Qualifications

• University degree in Communications, Journalism, Politics, PR or similar field.
• 10+ years’ experience in communications roles within an international corporate environment.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the ITD communications strategy aligned to the priorities of the function and broader company strategy.
• Act as the primary communications advisor to the CDIO and ITD leadership team, providing proactive counsel on narrative, messaging, timing and risk.
• Anticipate business priorities and translate them into clear, employee-relevant communications that strengthen engagement and support change.
• Lead key communication initiatives within the function, including executive messaging, leadership forums and town halls.
• Support large-scale transformation programs with effective change communications planning and alignment with Group Communications priorities.
• Collaborate closely with the rest of the Internal Engagement team and GBU internal comms to activate communications effectively and to continuously improve impact through insights.
• Partner with the Thought Leadership team to support external executive positioning.
• Work with External Relations and other centers of expertise to align internal and external messaging where relevant.
• Build the reputation of Group Communications as a trusted partner to the business through strategic orientation, high quality and reliable delivery.
• Working in close partnership with the Head of AI Communications to ensure a joined-up narrative across ITD, technology and AI initiatives.
• Use engagement insights, adoption metrics and business impact data to continuously improve communication effectiveness and demonstrate value.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Change management

Executive advising

English fluency

Education

Degree in Communications / PR / Journalism

Job description

The Adecco Group UK is seeking a Communications Business Partner for ITD to take end-to-end ownership of strategic communications and act as the trusted advisor to the CDIO and ITD leadership team. You will shape narratives and orchestrate execution in close collaboration with Group Communications colleagues.

Reporting to the Head of Global Internal Engagement, you will lead initiatives, advise on messaging, and partner across the business to demonstrate value through engaging communications