Global Internal Communications Manager
Lorien
Job Description
Global Internal Communications Manager
6-Month Contract Inside IR35
Hybrid/Remote Bankside, London
Are you an experienced Internal Communications professional looking for your next contract opportunity? We're seeking a highly skilled communicator to support a global organisation through a period of significant business activity, helping to deliver strategic communications that engage employees, support transformation, and strengthen organisational culture.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across multiple functions, combining strategic communications planning with hands-on content creation and delivery.
The Opportunity
As part of a high-performing Global Internal Communications team, you will play a key role in developing and delivering impactful communication strategies that connect employees to business priorities, leadership messages, organisational change initiatives, and company culture. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently managing multiple priorities while building strong relationships across the business and providing trusted communications counsel.
Key Responsibilities
Communications Strategy & Planning
- Partner with senior leaders and business functions to develop and execute internal communications strategies.
- Provide strategic communications support across transformation programmes, organisational change initiatives, and key business projects.
- Translate complex business topics into clear, engaging, and actionable communications.
- Deliver employee engagement initiatives that strengthen understanding, alignment, and connection.
- Advise stakeholders on best practice communications approaches.
- Measure and evaluate communications effectiveness, using insights to drive continuous improvement.
Content & Storytelling
- Create compelling communications content across a variety of formats and channels.
- Write and edit leadership messages, announcements, articles, briefings, toolkits, and campaign materials.
- Deliver engaging storytelling that resonates with diverse employee audiences.
- Develop reusable communications resources for use across global functions.
Channels & Engagement
- Manage and coordinate content across internal communication channels.
- Ensure communications are timely, accurate, visually engaging, and aligned with channel governance.
- Adapt content for different digital platforms and audience needs.
- Support continuous improvement of communications channels through feedback and insight.
Collaboration
- Work closely with communications colleagues to ensure an integrated approach across the organisation.
- Contribute to communication frameworks, templates, and best practice resources.
- Support a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
About You
Essential Experience
- Significant experience in Internal Communications, Employee Engagement, or Strategic Communications.
- Background partnering with senior stakeholders and providing communications counsel.
- Experience developing and delivering communication strategies aligned to business objectives.
- Proven success supporting transformation, organisational change, or large-scale business initiatives.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Stakeholder management and influencing capabilities within complex organisations.
- Experience using data and insights to measure communications effectiveness.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work at pace.
- Excellent judgement, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within large, global organisations.
- Exposure to Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or Quality functions.
- Experience supporting international audiences and global communications programmes.
- Familiarity with modern internal communications channels and engagement platforms.