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We are working with a dynamic and growing transport company with operations across the UK and Ireland to find their first Head of Internal Communications.  In this role you will act as a strategic partner to the Heads of the business units to develop and implement internal communication strategies, set standards and implement best practice in internal communications across the business.

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This vital role will drive activity to deliver employee engagement and is central to embedding the company’s values into their ways of working.

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Main Responsibilities:

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• Develop and implement communication plans to support delivery of the People and Safety Strategies, key major investment programmes, companywide engagement activities, and business strategy across all business units.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align internal communications with business objectives.

• Manage internal communication channels effectively, both directly and through providing and embedding best practice models and guidance for use throughout the business.

• Guide teams through organisational change.

• Plan and deliver engagement activities that strengthen team cohesion, morale and build employee engagement.

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Key Skills and Experience Required:

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• Extensive experience in corporate and internal communications, some of which must have been at a senior level.

• Proven track record of developing and delivering communication strategies that support the business, protect reputation and drive employee engagement.

• Proven track record of delivering change programmes.

• Excellent influencing, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

• Able to work collaboratively and sustain effective working relationships with diverse colleagues and partners.

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Our client is particularly keen to hear from candidates who are available to start a new role at short notice.  First interviews will be conducted virtually on the mornings of Thursday 6th and Friday 7th August.

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