Head of Internal Communications

Head of Internal Communications; London; 3 months; £440/day

My client a public sector organisation is looking to recruit a Head of Internal Communications for a 3 months contract in London. This role has arisen as a result on internal restructure; you will be reporting to Deputy Director (Campaigns, Publishing and Internal Communication) and be managing a team of three. It is essential that the individual has proven experience of operating successfully in a senior communications role.

Key tasks and deliverables
*To lead a confident, professional team to develop and deliver an internal communications and engagement strategy that helps to achieve its aim of creating a motivated organisation where people are proud to work.
*To ensure resources are resilient and flexible to cover emerging demands across the departmental priorities.
*Create a strategic approach to delivering internal messages which reduces the clutter of communication and helps staff to focus on the core messages and achievements
*Develop campaigns using best practice techniques and ensure delivery in a timely manner in close collaboration with colleagues
*Provide professional communications advice to the Perm Sec and senior policy and communications colleagues
*Support senior leaders in communicating a clear vision and direction through proactive engagement with employees which includes listening to and acting on employee feedback
*Identify new ways to engage and inform staff ensuring our communications is at the forefront of emerging developments
*Create consistent metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of our communications and engagement
*Constructively challenge the organisation where there is a disconnect between the messages cascaded by senior managers and how these are being received by employees
*Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and with communication colleagues particularly strategic communications, press office and the campaigns team
*Line manage 3 x direct reports ensuring personal development plans are developed and followed

Essential Experience:
*5-8 years solid experience of operating successfully in a similar senior communications role
*Ability to manage team and relationship building (internal & external), ability to influence

Security Clearance
*BPSS (DBS) - Baseline Personnel Security Standard (with a DBS)

To find out more please contact me.