Internal Communications & Engagement Lead
JOB_52885974648401Job type
PermanentLocation
Cambridge or Milton KeynesWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
CommunicationsIndustry
Energy, Utilities & MiningPay
Up to c£75,000 + 20% bonus + car/allowance
Internal Communications & Engagement Lead, perm role, £75,000, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Environmental
HAYS Marketing is proud to be working in partnership with a commercial organisation which delivers a range of environmental and waste management services.
They have an exciting opportunity and are looking to appoint a talented senior Communications & Engagement Lead to spearhead their communication efforts to drive impactful engagement both internally and externally.
As the Communications & Engagement Lead, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies and work closely with the Communications and Senior Leadership Teams to ensure their messaging is consistent and impactful.
Essential criteria you will have:
✔Strong commercial acumen with extensive experience within Internal and Employee Communications (External Comms is an advantage)
✔Be able to implement and deliver effective strategic communications plans that engage with an 'offline population'
✔Have proven line management experience of successfully managing high-performing teams
✔Extensive internal and external stakeholder and relationship management experience
✔Willing to travel across the UK (this is essential)
✔Resilience - being able to work in an environment where there is a lot of 'red tape' and governance
✔Commercial sector experience. They are seeking candidates who have ideally worked for either a Waste, Utilities, Energy, Engineering/Sustainability or Construction company.
Essential criteria you will have:
✔Strong commercial acumen with extensive experience within Internal and Employee Communications (External Comms is an advantage)
✔Be able to implement and deliver effective strategic communications plans that engage with an 'offline population'
✔Have proven line management experience of successfully managing high-performing teams
✔Extensive internal and external stakeholder and relationship management experience
✔Willing to travel across the UK (this is essential)
✔Resilience - being able to work in an environment where there is a lot of 'red tape' and governance
✔Commercial sector experience. They are seeking candidates who have ideally worked for either a Waste, Utilities, Energy, Engineering/Sustainability or Construction company.
The candidate will:
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
- Possess strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of business operations.
- Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think ‘outside the box’.
- Have excellent writing and editorial skills.
- Bring extensive experience in internal communications and public affairs
- Strong media skills and experience with employee communications.
- Knowledge of political communications is an advantage.
In return, they are offering you the chance to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative company where you will lead a talented team and make a significant impact on their communication strategies. You will also work in a collaborative, supportive and diverse working environment.
The benefits:
- Salary Up to £75,000 + 20% bonus + electric car or car allowance £683 per month
- Pension up to 8% contribution
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid working role
- Life assurance: 4 x annual salary
- Flexible benefits: Access to a wide range of flexible benefits allows you to tailor your package to suit your individual needs, including health, wellbeing, and lifestyle options.
- Free parking at their offices
Are you ready to take your communication career to the next level? Apply now with your up-to-date CV to kate.geoghegan@hays.com
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Internal Communications & Engagement LeadJOB_528859746484012025-02-242025-05-26
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