The opportunity

Our client, a leading organisation in the Housing sector, is looking for a Senior Internal Communications Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. This role leads their internal communications function, ensuring that colleagues are informed, engaged, and motivated, maximising their performance and delivering against the overall strategy.

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Main responsibilities

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• Creating and delivering upon the internal communications strategy, driving forwards the effectiveness of this function
• Working with senior leaders to provide a strong narrative for the organisation’s history and direction
• Engaging colleagues using multi-channel communications campaigns to influence attitudes and behaviours
• Producing creative content such as video scripts, intranet articles, announcements, or talking points
• Ensuring the organisation’s brand and tone of voice is reflected in all internal content and communications
• Line managing the internal communications team

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Key skills and experience required

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• Previous experience leading an internal communications team
• A proven track record in devising internal communications strategy, implementing change and new ideas
• Demonstrable ability as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on internal communications matters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ideally, knowledge of the Housing sector and relevant issues

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Please apply below or contact josh.h@ellwoodatfield.com for further details. There is a fast turnaround on this opportunity, so if you are interested, do put in an application at the earliest convenience.

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