Internal Communications Manager, 6 month contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Create and execute a thorough internal communications strategy and plan.

• Develop and oversee a 30–90 day editorial calendar.

• Design and implement communication programs that align with business objectives.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Legal, Investor Relations, Public Affairs, Customer, and People teams.

• Advocate for AI and innovative technologies in communication efforts.

• Write executive communications, strategic memos, announcements, and video scripts on behalf of executives.

• Provide counsel to the CPO and executive team regarding business strategy, milestones, customer achievements, and organizational changes.

• Construct a manager cascade system complete with toolkits, talking points, and FAQs.

• Evaluate and enhance Google Chat, QAD Connect/intranet, email, Slack, and other internal communication channels.

• Develop a communications framework utilizing the intranet, webinars, town halls, and related tools.

• Set publishing standards for internal communications.

• Manage all-hands events from start to finish, including agendas, narratives, presentations, speaker coaching, facilitation, and follow-up.

• Revamp all-hands events to boost engagement, information value, attendance, and overall sentiment.

• Direct communications for benefits, performance cycles, talent programs, recognition campaigns, CSR, DE&I, Wellbeing, and Alumni initiatives.

• Create playbooks, templates, governance guidelines, handoff documentation, and reusable infrastructure.

• Complete a communications audit and establish a functioning editorial calendar within six months.

• Organize at least two enhanced all-hands events.

• Introduce a manager cascade toolkit.

• Restructure the intranet and Slack platforms.

• Integrate AI tools into communication workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in leading global communications on a large scale.

• Significant background in global communications within a UK or US private equity-backed organization.

• Over 6 years of experience in internal or corporate communications.

• Background in a global technology or software setting.

• Experience in communicating business strategy beyond just HR updates.

• Profound expertise in advising and writing for C-suite executives.

• Proven capability to collaborate with Marketing, Product, Legal, Finance, and People teams.

• Practical experience in organizing virtual and hybrid all-hands events at scale.

• Familiarity with Zoom Events, Teams Live, or similar platforms.

• High emotional intelligence and awareness of cross-cultural dynamics.

• Ability to craft messages for diverse audiences across various continents and time zones.

• Proficiency in Slack, Microsoft Teams/SharePoint, and intranet CMS platforms.

• Interest in AI tools for enhancing writing, workflows, and communication effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, or equivalent experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work / virtual-first working environment.

• A collaborative culture that emphasizes growth, innovation, and well-being.

• An inclusive and diverse workplace.

• Executive support with visible impact.

• Opportunity to influence communications for a global organization.

• Exposure to AI and emerging technologies.

• Chance to develop lasting playbooks, templates, and governance infrastructure.