Head of Internal Communications

**Dynamic financial services organisation**:

- **Newly created senior internal communications role**:

- **Attractive salary package + bonus + benefits**

Highly regarded financial services organisation is seeking a Head of Internal Communications & Engagement to join their collaborative Employee Experience team.

Reporting into the General Manager, Employee Experience, this is a newly created senior opportunity responsible for creating and delivering

a compelling strategy that ensures employees are informed and engaged in line with the organisation’s values and vision. Key to this role is creating and managing content across a variety of channels to inform and engage employees in a manner which builds employee brand and builds a culture of belonging where people can thrive.

**You will**:

- Plan, design and implement clear and compelling internal communications to inform, align and engage their people around important campaigns, announcements, and changes
- Deliver exceptional employee experiences through both in person and virtual events including Town Halls, Roadshows, Senior Leader calls, Extended Leadership Meetings, DEIB and wellbeing calendar of events to engage and inform various audiences
- Work closely with the Leadership Team and CEO to lead internal communications and events activities and initiatives e.g. wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, recognition, values, career development, performance, cyclical talent processes etc.
- Coach, support and develop leadership capability to design and deliver key messages through storytelling and influencing.
- Consider new channels and communication tactics that help to create greater connectivity and improve the effectiveness of internal communications.
- Partner with the Corporate Affairs team to ensure the alignment of internal and external messaging.
- Discover and find ways to share stories across the business that celebrate their people, unique differences and build employee experience
- Lead internal communications and any other Employee Experience projects as required
- Lead and build the capability of the Internal Communications & Engagement team
- Proactively manage risk; meet all policy and compliance requirements; perform controls; adhere to Process and Procedures pertinent to role; and escalate events, issues or breaches as they are identified

**You will have**:

- Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism or a related discipline
- Approximately 10 years’ experience in a communications / events role, in the corporate sector
- People leadership experience with the ability to engage at all levels
- Strong senior stakeholder experience, particularly at a senior leadership level
- Ability to craft high-quality content in a fast-paced environment whilst being able to prioritise and work on multiple projects within tight timeframes
- Demonstrated expertise in managing communications campaigns, working proactively and reactively, with a strong focus on employee engagement and change management
- Proven experience managing stakeholders to build employee engagement
- Skill in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships across the business
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Previous experience working in a large, corporate environment with financial services or insurance experience will be highly regarded

This is a unique senior career opportunity for a seasoned and passionate internal communications professional to work with an industry leader who offer flexibility and the opportunity to work from home, a collaborative culture and endless career opportunities.