UKI Internal Communications Manager

Job DescriptionJob Tittle: UKI Internal Communications Manager, Programme Communications Lead Duration: 9-12 months Location: Leeds 2 days per week with occasional travel to London and Dublin Rate: CompetitiveInternal Communications is a fast-paced, distributed team across UK and Ireland, focused on amplifying the UKI's ambition and shaping an award winning employee experience Home to iconic brands we are a forward-thinking, innovative team of communicators, passionate about embracing new ideas, putting our people's stories at the heart of our communication approach. This is a dynamic, demanding role to lead on the communication and engagement activity to successfully deliver a major technology migration programme that touches every area of the UKI business. You will work with the Programme team to develop the communication strategy and deliver tactical communications and campaigns, using a variety of channels, with the wider support of the Internal communications and people teams. As well as weaving broader programme communications into the wider UKI calendar of communications and messaging. This role will report to the Head of Internal Communications and you will be working closely with the whole Internal Communications team including a team of business partners, the planning and channels leads, and supported by our creative studio. The role will suit someone with a solid background in internal communications as well as experience of technology change communications. A creative thinker, who can make sense of the complex, naturally curious and understands how communications can effectively support programme management and people change.What you need to succeed:At least 5 years' experience working at a management level in internal communications or marketing roles with a sound knowledge of communication best practice - or can demonstrate the essential skills required.Experience working on change/technology transformation programmes, with understanding of change managementProven track record in the delivery of high-impact communications plans to help deliver desired business outcomes.Sound business acumen, good organisational awareness and strategic approach to problem solving.Significant ability to manage multiple programmes and projects and senior stakeholders with potentially conflicting priorities.Ability to work on your own to drive business outcomes based on insight provided and where necessary commission bespoke reports.Ability to juggle strategic thinking with practical deliveryExceptional communication skills both written and verbal, able to draw out clear briefs, making the complex simpleNaturally curious, keen to connect across our teams and always able to sniff out a good storyProfessionally qualified to degree level or equivalent.Good interpersonal skills and the credibility to advise senior managers and directors.Ability to build constructive and collaborative working relationships.If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.