At a Glance
- Tasks: Connect our people to our brand through impactful storytelling and strategic communications.
- Company: Join adidas, a leading sports brand that celebrates individuality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous discounts, wellness facilities, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic Stockport office with state-of-the-art gym and vibrant team culture.
- Why this job: Make a global impact while shaping communication strategies that inspire and engage.
- Qualifications: Experience in internal communications and strong storytelling skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We strive to be the world’s leading sports brand and we’re looking for pioneers and visionaries to help shape that journey. At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're stepping into a role where your impact is global and your individuality is celebrated. Join a brand where ambition, innovation, and teamplay fuel everything that we do.
You’ll be joining our Stockport Head office, a vibrant hub featuring 18 showrooms, a dedicated Conference Centre and a staff Wellness Hub. You’ll have access to a state‑of‑the‑art gym equipped with Peloton bikes and every piece of kit you could imagine. Plus, an indoor astroturf pitch, a padel court, chat boxes and inspiring creative spaces. Our Stockport team consists of over 350 adidas employees, working across Brand Marketing, Commercial and Business support functions.
As Manager Internal Communications, you'll play a key role in connecting our people to our brand, strategy and business priorities across the UK, Nordics and Benelux. Through impactful storytelling, employee engagement and strategic communications, you'll help colleagues understand not only what we're doing, but why it matters.
Working closely with senior leaders across North Europe, you'll shape and deliver communication strategies that inform, inspire and drive action. You'll have the freedom to take ownership, make decisions and bring fresh ideas to life—creating engaging communications, events and experiences that strengthen culture, support business priorities and enhance the employee experience.
Success in this role means building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, transforming complex topics into compelling stories and delivering communications that have a meaningful impact across the organisation.
A day in the life:
- Develop and deliver internal communication and employee engagement plans that support business priorities across North Europe.
- Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to create compelling communications, providing expert guidance on change, transformation and people-focused initiatives.
- Create engaging content across multiple channels, including emails, presentations, videos and internal social platforms.
- Lead and support the planning and delivery of town halls, leadership forums, engagement events and activations, ensuring a high-quality employee experience.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, measuring communication effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement and exploring new technologies, including AI, to enhance engagement and impact.
Do you have what it takes? Our roles are highly competitive and we’re proud to invite only the industry’s top talent to interview. Please review the criteria below and apply if you bring the following qualities:
- A strong passion for our brand and products is essential.
- Experience in internal communications, corporate communications, employee engagement or a related field.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging and impactful content.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders and stakeholders, providing trusted advice and delivering communication strategies that drive understanding and action.
- A proactive and self-sufficient approach, with the confidence to take ownership, make decisions and bring new ideas forward.
- Strong project management skills, with experience delivering multiple priorities, events, campaigns or engagement initiatives within a fast-paced environment.
- Creativity and commercial awareness, with an appreciation for how communications can help bring a global brand to life and connect employees to its purpose and culture.
We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and the flexibility to work from home on the other 2 days. Beyond this, we offer a range of flexible working policies to support all personal circumstances.
Alongside a competitive salary we offer:
- A leading pension scheme
- An annual bonus
- Generous employee discount and sample sales
- World‑class gym facilities including a padel court and indoor football pitch
- Access to a wide variety of gym classes such as weight training, yoga, pilates, spin and padel coaching as well as both men and women’s 5‑aside football
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan
- Life assurance benefit
- Onsite Wellness Centre offering appointments with a variety of health professionals
- 25 days holiday +
Manager Internal Communications in Stockport employer: ADIDAS
At adidas Battersea, London, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programs and clear career progression paths, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their role. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, we empower our staff to drive store success while delivering an outstanding shopping experience for our customers.
