Internal Communications Manager

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

📋 Description

• Assist in enhancing Sophos Life, the program focused on employee engagement and cultural communication.

• Create initiatives for employee storytelling that highlight achievements, team successes, volunteering efforts, wellbeing, learning and development, inclusion, belonging, and culture.

• Establish a sustainable content pipeline in collaboration with HR, Employee Resource Groups, regional teams, and various business functions.

• Formulate and execute internal communication plans that align with business priorities and cater to employee needs.

• Oversee and update the internal communications editorial calendar.

• Guide stakeholders regarding audiences, messaging, communication strategies, channels, timing, and delivery plans.

• Collaborate with senior leaders on leadership communications, announcements, emails, blogs, talking points, FAQs, presentations, and materials intended for employees.

• Assist in communications related to organizational changes, strategic initiatives, and business priorities.

• Produce and refine communications across various platforms including the intranet, email, newsletters, campaigns, video, and digital employee channels.

• Manage and enhance intranet content and internal communication experiences.

• Design campaigns focused on employee engagement, culture, People, HR, and organizational initiatives.

• Assess communication effectiveness by utilizing engagement metrics, channel analytics, and employee feedback.

• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to facilitate research, planning, content creation, productivity, and innovation in communication.

• Report directly to the Senior Director of Internal Communications & Employee Experience.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in internal communications, employee engagement, corporate communications, or a related field.

• Proven track record in developing and executing communication strategies within a multifaceted organization.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities tailored for diverse audiences.

• Experience providing advice and partnership to senior leaders and stakeholders.

• Ability to combine strategic thinking with practical execution.

• Proficient in managing communication campaigns, editorial calendars, and competing priorities.

• Strong knowledge of employee experience, engagement principles, and best practices in internal communications.

• Familiarity with managing digital communication channels such as intranets or employee platforms.

• Experience in utilizing communication analytics and insights to assess impact and enhance effectiveness.

• Proficiency in AI tools for communications, content generation, or productivity enhancements.

• Strong project management abilities and capability to produce high-quality work efficiently.

• Legal authorization to work in the location where the position is advertised, without the need for employer sponsorship.

• Preferred: experience in global technology or cybersecurity, executive communications, employee engagement or culture programs, multimedia content, SharePoint or similar intranet platforms, new communication tools or AI-enhanced workflows, and employee insights or engagement survey data.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first working model.

• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks.

• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives.

• Volunteer days.

• Global employee sustainability initiatives.

• Global fitness and trivia competitions.

• Global wellbeing days.

• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training.

• Equal opportunity and support for adjustments during recruitment and selection.