Our global financial services client is looking for a Senior Internal Communications & Engagement Lead, reporting to and deputising for the Head of Internal Communication, to add both strategic and tactical weight to the newly restructured team at a critical time for the business as it integrates recent acquisitions. With line management responsibility (x2) and as a senior member of the team, you’ll lead on business‑wide content and campaigns, oversee and evolve the IC channel strategy and ensure your timely and impactful communications serve to foster a single culture across the business.
As Communications & Engagement Lead you will:
- Partner with senior leadership, offering counsel and guidance and raising both visibility and profile across the business
- Translate business strategy into meaningful and engaging communications through campaigns and as part of a planned communications calendar
- Work with leadership and the People team to embed a single company culture across incoming and existing teams
- Support on crisis comms, wellbeing initiatives, engagement surveys etc.
- Use data and metrics to measure and improve the outcomes of you comms
About you:
We’re looking for an experienced Internal Communications leader wanting that next step and future potential. You will be a strong IC generalist with a track record of delivering real impact and outcomes. A highly skilled comms professional, you will be a problem solver, a great stakeholder manager, strong commercial acumen and excellent organisation and attention to detail.
This is an exciting role as part of a newly formed and high performing IC team at a pivotal time in their growth journey. The role offered on a hybrid basis, largely remote but with regular time spent in Southampton, London and occasionally on other sites across the UK.
Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.
Internal Communication & Engagement Lead in Southampton employer: VMA Group
At VMA Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to engage with senior leadership, ensuring that every team member can make a meaningful impact in the UK advanced manufacturing sector. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your strategic communications expertise will thrive and contribute to shaping the future of our industry.
