Interim Internal Communications Lead £450pd

Role: Interim Internal Communications Lead

Rate: £450pd (Inside IR35)

Client: Major Science organisation

Location: Hybrid working and Manchester

Duration: 12 months (scope to extend)

A leading, global Science and Agriculture organisation is seeking an experienced Internal Communications Lead, to shape and deliver communications strategies across multiple UK sites for a leading global organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, this strategic role will act as a vital link between leadership and employees, driving engagement, supporting change management, and ensuring effective, consistent messaging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement internal communications strategies aligned with business objectives

• Partner with leadership teams to translate strategy into compelling, employee-focused messaging

• Manage and evolve communication channels to engage diverse employee groups across multiple sites

• Create engaging, high-quality content across written, visual and audio-visual formats

• Collaborate with HR on employee engagement, talent, and retention programs
  
  

About You:

• Proven experience developing and delivering communications strategies in complex, multi-site organisations

• Strong background in change management communications

• Proficiency in digital communication platforms, content management systems, and analytics tools

• Industry experience in R&D, technical/scientific, agriculture or manufacturing environments is highly desirable

This is an exciting opportunity for a Communications professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a measurable impact on employee engagement and culture.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com