Internal Communication Manager

Internal Communication Manager – UK&I – London Cheapside

Your New Role

Working with the UK&I CEO, Director of People & Culture and the Global Head of Internal Communication, the UK&I Internal Communication Manager will be responsible for supporting the delivery of UK&I internal communications, campaigns, and events. You will work closely with Senior leaders across UK&I business to help ensure consistency and alignment of messages to support our key commitments, particularly people engagement.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The suitable candidate will have fantastic stakeholder engagement as this role requires you to collaborate closely with other UK&I teams – , Marketing, Technology and Front Office Systems.

Communication Strategy

Support the delivery of the UK&I internal communication strategy for Hays

Campaigns and Content

Help build understanding and belief in our business strategy and ensure colleagues understand the role they play in delivering it
Ensure UK&I teams have a clear understanding of the big picture strategy to support the cascade of key messages
Support the creation and delivery of a narrative that connects key change programmes initiatives and outcomes
Deliver a programme of communication that connects colleagues to the business and engages them in the vision and values of the company

Channels

Support the development of the UK&I communication channel portfolio so channels and communication are effective, engaging and fit for the future
Support the development of two-way communication channels
Promote the development of communication skills of leaders across the business

Events

Support the development and execution of highly engaging UK&I internal events, leveraging third party support when required

Collaboration

Support a strong network with the regional communication managers to ensure message alignment, sharing of best practice and efficiency
Build relationships across the organisation to support long-term planning with Marketing, PR, global teams as required.

Measurement

Ensure all communication campaigns are evaluated against agreed objectives, outputs, and outcomes

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Degree level education

Work Experience

Experience in internal communication roles

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent, clear, and concise written communications
Expertise in managing multi-channel internal communications, including intranets, e-bulletins, and events.
Strong change and project management skills.
Creative thinker
Ability to work unsupervised, exercise leadership and influence change.
Experience in delivering best-in-class communications in complex organisations
Ideally experience of operating in an international environment with appreciation of linguistic and cultural differences

What you will get in return

This is a truly unique opportunity to work in for Hays and collaborate with senior leaders to help shape tomorrow together.

In addition, Hays offer:

Competitive compensation and reward package
Stimulating and rewarding work at a time of significant organisational change.
An inclusive culture built on rewarding success and the opportunity to influence your future career path.
Flexible hybrid working patterns.
Broad range of wellbeing initiatives and benefits
Community of internal support networks
Paid volunteering day for all employees under our Working for Your Tomorrow Initiative

Life at Hays presents the opportunity for growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges and a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity. As a committed Disability Confident employer, if you’re thinking of a new tomorrow for your career, whatever your background, let’s work together to create it!

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture of opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career.

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.