Head of Communications and Engagement in England

As our new Head of Communications and Engagement, you will lead how we connect with colleagues across the Group, ensuring everyone is inspired, informed and truly engaged as owners in our employee-owned business. This role is central to building understanding and pride in our purpose, performance and shared success. You will shape and deliver engaging communications on business and Commonwealth priorities, with a strong focus on customers, SHE, recognition and employee-ownership. Working closely with Governance bodies, the Group Leadership Team and senior managers, you will support clear, meaningful engagement across the Group and actively seek feedback to continuously improve our communication and engagement approach.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and credibility through clear, timely and honest communication, especially during periods of change.
• Own and shape the internal narrative, ensuring colleagues hear key messages directly and understand how their work connects to purpose.
• Coach and equip leaders and line managers to communicate in a human, authentic and effective way.
• Strengthen the colleague experience by creating inclusive, engaging communication across all touchpoints and channels.
• Use insight and feedback to manage sentiment, support culture, and continuously improve engagement and communication impact.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• Proven experience delivering strategic internal communications and engagement in a complex or multi-site organisation.
• Strong ability to coach senior leaders and managers to communicate with clarity, confidence and authenticity.
• Excellent storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and handling sensitive or high-change situations.
• Strong planning, digital and analytical skills to prioritise effectively.

What’s in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside inclusion into our company bonus scheme.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution whereby Scott Bader will contribute a maximum of 2x your contribution, up to a maximum of 10%.
• Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays – We also offer the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day’s annual leave.
• We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid.
• If you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of £1000 in any one year.
• Access to free onsite car parking, electric car charging points, discounted cafeteria and even an onsite swimming pool.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide. We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.