Interim Senior Internal Communications Leader
Posted 7 days ago by Totaljobs
£140,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Summary: The role of Interim Internal Communications Leader involves redefining internal communications within a leading financial services organization during a significant transformation. The position requires a strategic approach to develop a future-fit strategy and operating model, focusing on engagement, alignment, and business performance. The candidate will lead a team and must have extensive experience in corporate communications, particularly in complex environments. The role is full-time for an initial period of six months and is based in London with hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Redefine the role of internal communications within the organization.
- Assess the current landscape and shape a future-fit strategy and operating model.
- Ensure internal communications drives engagement, alignment, and business performance.
- Lead a team of 10+ members.
- Deliver communications through transformation or change environments.
- Design operating models, governance, and communication frameworks.
- Support the execution of communication strategies.
- Enhance employee engagement and understand organizational change dynamics.
Key Skills:
- Significant senior experience in Internal or Corporate Communications.
- Leadership experience with teams of 10+ members.
- Proven track record in delivering communications during transformation.
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business priorities.
- Experience in designing operating models and governance frameworks.
- Deep understanding of employee engagement and culture.
- Experience in Financial Services or regulated environments.
- Availability to start within 1-2 months.
Salary (Rate): £140000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Interim Internal Communications Leader Circa £100k - £140k pro rata + Bonus + Benefits 6 months initially, full-time London (hybrid) Financial Services Available to start within 2 months
We are partnering exclusively with a leading financial services organisation undergoing significant transformation to appoint an Interim Internal Communications Consultant.
You will redefine the role of internal communications within the organisation, assessing the current landscape and shaping a future-fit strategy and operating model. This includes structure, governance, planning, capability, partnerships and technology, ensuring internal communications becomes a critical driver of engagement, alignment and business performance.
We are looking for:
- Significant senior experience in Internal or Corporate Communications within complex organisations, operating ideally at Head of or Director level - essential
- Leadership of teams 10+ - essential
- Proven track record delivering communications through transformation or change environments - essential
- Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate business priorities into clear, impactful communication strategies - essential
- Experience designing operating models, governance and communication frameworks and supporting the execution of them - essential
- Deep understanding of employee engagement, culture and organisational change dynamics - essential
- Experience within Financial Services or similarly regulated environments - highly desirable
- Availability to start within the next 1-2 months - essential