The opportunity:

Ellwood Atfield is thrilled to be partnering with a leading professional body to recruit a Lead Internal Communications Manager. This is an influential role at the intersection of culture, people, and communications, ensuring colleagues are informed, engaged and aligned with the organisation’s strategy and values.

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This role is well‑suited to someone who thrives in a busy environment, brings structure and focus to complex organisations, and is highly skilled at translating information into clear, purposeful communications. You will act as the organisational lead for internal communications, working closely with senior leaders and the People team to drive engagement, support change, and build a strong, informed internal culture across the organisation.

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Main responsibilities:

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• Develop and deliver an internal communications strategy aligned to organisational priorities
• Lead employee engagement activity, including all-staff events, leadership briefings, staff forums, and employee voice initiatives
• Advise senior leaders on communications, culture, change, values, and people-related messaging
• Oversee and improve internal communication channels, including the intranet, while creating clear, high-quality content
• Use employee insight to shape communications, manage reputational risk, maintain the annual communications calendar, and line manage one team member

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Key skills and experience required:

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• Proven experience developing and delivering internal communications strategies and campaigns
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging messages
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence advising and influencing senior leaders
• Experience managing and improving internal communications channels, engagement, and change initiatives
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to balance priorities, risk, and business impact

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How to apply:

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To apply, please submit the form below and include a copy of your CV.

The deadline for applications is Friday 24 April 2026, however we may close the advert earlier if we receive sufficient applications, so we would encourage you to apply sooner rather than later.

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Ellwood Atfield are the leading headhunters for corporate affairs, communications, policy, and advocacy. An employee-owned boutique search firm, we help you hire the most senior leaders and everyone who reports to them. We promise to connect talented people, smoothly and efficiently.

Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

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