Integration Communication Lead

We're looking for an experienced Integration Communication Lead to play a pivotal role in one of the UK's most significant transformation programmes. You will lead the development and delivery of communications that support the integration of Ageas UK, esure and Saga, ensuring colleagues remain informed, engaged and connected throughout the journey. Working across programme, people and culture initiatives, you will translate complex change into clear, compelling communications that support successful adoption and help build a unified organisation.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the internal communication strategy for the Ageas, esure and Saga integration programme.
• Provide communication leadership across transformation, change and integration initiatives.
• Partner with the Integration Management Office (IMO) to establish effective communication frameworks.
• Lead communications supporting the Saga integration, including TUPE-related activities.
• Create and execute communication plans for organisational design, people integration and policy harmonisation.
• Drive engagement initiatives that help embed a unified culture, purpose and ways of working.
• Manage integration communication channels, including newsletters, collaboration hubs, leadership updates and live events.
• Produce high-quality content including articles, presentations, blogs, videos, broadcasts and change communications.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience leading communications within large-scale transformation, integration or M&A programmes.
• Extensive background in internal, employee and change communications.
• Strong ability to influence, challenge and advise senior stakeholders and business leaders.
• Excellent written, verbal and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging multimedia communications across multiple channels.
• Degree or professional qualification in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, CIPR or IoIC preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible Working: Smart Working @ Ageas gives employees flexibility around location (within the UK) and, for many roles, flexibility within the working day.
• Part‑time/job-share options, minimum of 35 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) with buy‑sell days.
• Supporting your Health: Dental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well‑Being Activities – Mindfulness.
• Supporting your Wealth: 50% off esure and Sheilas' Wheels motor and home insurance, Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.
• Supporting you at Work: Well‑being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events.
• Supporting you and your Family: Maternity/pregnancy parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay and paternity/non‑pregnant parent/co‑adopter at 8 weeks’ full pay.
• Benefits for Them: Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover. Get some Tech Deals on gadgets including wearables, tablets and laptops. Getting around Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover.
• Supporting you back to work: Return to work programme after maternity leave.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

We are an inclusive employer, signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, member of iCAN and GAIN. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. We guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please contact our Recruitment Team if the list does not cover the support you need.