Senior Internal Communications Manager

We are looking for an experienced internal communications professional to join a top Insurance broker firm based in Bristol. They have offices in London and Reading, so they can be flexible regarding base, but it would include regular travel to Bristol a few days a week. You will be responsible for leading internal communications team and playing a pivotal role in developing and implementing the employee engagement strategy for the combined business.

The role is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the business direction and colleague engagement; continuing to develop and implement a clear vision, strategy and framework for internal communications and cementing it as key component in decision making, as well as delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the CEO, Head of Communications, HR Director and the wider leadership team, to determine business priorities for internal communications and employee engagement, including agreeing metrics, measures and outcomes.
• Play a key role in the development of an engaging and informative narrative that resonates with colleagues across the business and is representative of the business vision and direction.
• Work collaboratively with HR to create and deliver an employee engagement strategy, including supporting the development of an Employer Value Proposition and the Corporate Social Responsibility agenda.
• Set standards for effective communications and promote best practice throughout the business, including encouraging leaders and managers to play their part in delivering good communications.
• Foster, leverage and continually improve a culture of two-way engagement and feedback, providing an important bridge between leadership and colleagues.
• Manage, improve and advise on the mechanisms and channels which provide colleagues with efficient access to the information and tools they need to both carry out their roles effectively.
• Manage and coach the internal communications team, providing leadership and direction on the planning, development and delivery of all activity, as well supporting the team’s own professional development.
• Work with the wider Communications and Marketing teams across the companies to ensure both a good working relationship and the alignment of activity and messaging.

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