Internal Communications Lead in Basingstoke

UL Solutions is hiring an Internal Communications Lead, reporting directly to the Director of Internal Communications. This role plays a key part in shaping impactful internal communications – bringing initiatives, campaigns, and programs to life at a local level and driving engagement across approximately 3,000 employees in the region. This is a hybrid role, with the expectation of working from the office three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Draft and execute an EMEA strategic internal communications employee experience plan.
• Audit EMEA communications and develop a roadmap for strategic employee engagement aligned to the global internal communications strategy.
• Support activation of internal communications initiatives in EMEA, including activation of global communications and creation and support for EMEA‑specific communications.
• Work closely with the EMEA Region Lead to cascade strategic priorities and initiatives in support of strengthening the UL Solutions culture in partnership with site leaders and business functions.
• Support EMEA internal meetings/events as needed, e.g. CEO travel in the region, ELT travel in the region, global employee events.
• Create and share EMEA employee‑focused content through various communications channels and networks, e.g. ULife, In Focus, etc.
• Collaborate with local HR business partners to support EMEA activation of HR employee engagement initiatives, e.g. values refresh, employee value proposition, census, global inclusion forum, internal awareness of external awards/recognition, etc.
• Collaborate with the Business Communications team to support internal communications, as needed, e.g. townhall meetings, talking points, thought leadership articles, etc.
• Collaborate with the External Communications team to support EMEA media relations/PR, as needed, e.g. press releases, agency oversight, social media content, UL.com content, etc.
• Collaborate with the External Communications team to promote relevant internal content on social media, with a focus on employee advocacy campaigns, e.g. LinkedIn and other regional channels.
• Localise communications as needed.
• Cultivate relationships across the EMEA region, Communications Team, and throughout the company to effectively identify engaging content and stories to feature.

Qualifications

• Fluent in oral and written English (German language skills would be preferable).
• Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style).
• Proven success in creating and executing employee content campaigns, backed by metrics.
• Experience engaging with senior leaders.
• Ability to thrive in a matrix environment and manage teams.
• At least 5 years of corporate communication experience, ideally in a global or regional role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Benefits

• Salary ranges vary by country based on local market conditions. For example, the range for this position in Italy is €48‑65k.
• Eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 20% of base salary.
• Annual paid leave, access to the ULS University to support continuous learning and career growth, two volunteering days each year, and flexible working arrangements designed to support work‑life balance.

Equality & Diversity

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure.