Internal Communications Specialist (Contract)

• Develop and implement internal communications strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Create strategic narratives, campaign plans, and communication calendars.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Design and monitor best practices and guardrails for internal communications.
• Support leadership and employee engagement programmes.
• Drive transformation and culture change communications.
• Analyse communication effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Enhance employee experience through targeted communication efforts.
• Develop content for internal platforms including SharePoint, MS Teams, and PowerApps.
• Ensure brand consistency in all internal communications.
• Create message maps, storyboards, scripts, and templates for campaigns.
• Monitor and manage the internal communications calendar.
• Identify and eliminate non-relevant communications to reduce clutter.
• Partner with business units to measure communication success and improve reach.

• Proven experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or corporate communications.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, PowerApps).
• Understanding of brand and corporate identity application.
• Ability to analyse data and insights to inform communication strategies.
• Experience in developing communication playbooks, templates, and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of employee experience and EVP (Employee Value Proposition) strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.

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