Lead Internal Communications Manager
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Title: Lead internal communications manager
Location: Westminster/Hybrid
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Salary: £56,500 per annum
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is the home of infrastructure, bringing together a global community of 97,000 members and more than 200 years of engineering heritage. As a leading professional institution, it qualifies civil and infrastructure engineers, champions lifelong learning, and provides trusted, impartial, expert advice to decision makers. Guided by its vision of a world where infrastructure enables people and planet to thrive, the ICE’s global membership designs, builds and maintains infrastructure that is sustainable and dependable.
The ICE is seeking an experienced and strategic lead internal communications manager to shape, drive and deliver the internal communications strategy across the ICE Group. This is a high‑impact, influential role that ensures our people are informed, engaged, and aligned with our vision and organisational goals.
Sitting within the Communications team and working closely with the Director General, DG Board, People team, and leaders across the organisation, you will be responsible for planning, implementing and continuously improving internal communications activity.
This postholder will also play a crucial part in embedding our values, supporting culture initiatives, and strengthening staff engagement across the organisation
Key Responsibilities:
Internal Communications Leadership:
- Develop and deliver a cohesive internal communications strategy.
- Lead all internal communications activity and act as the go‑to expert for the ICE Group.
- Advise senior leadership on communication strategies and responses to staff insights and pulse surveys.
- Oversee all content for internal communication channels, ensuring clarity, consistency and high quality.
- Drive continuous improvement in engagement and communication effectiveness across the organisation.
- Partner with colleagues across Communications and People teams to deliver impactful campaigns and engagement plans.
- Manage the intranet’s maintenance and continuous improvement, ensuring it remains a valuable and user‑friendly resource.
Engagement & Culture:
- Work with teams across the ICE to support staff events, including the annual all‑staff day, DG/Director updates and staff briefings.
Advisory & Collaboration:
- Provide expert advice to senior leaders on communication risks, reputational issues and people‑related communications.
- Offer recommendations on new tools, channels and approaches to improve internal communications.
- Ensure cross‑organisational buy‑in for major campaigns and initiatives.
Leadership & Risk Management:
- Line manage team members, providing guidance and oversight where required.
- Monitor risks related to internal communications, implement mitigation plans, and ensure continuity measures are in place.
- Prepare risk summaries for Directors and support organisational readiness.
About You:
You will be a confident communicator with strong strategic thinking, exceptional writing skills, and the gravitas to advise and influence.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in designing and delivering internal communication campaigns.
Qualifications:
- Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience (essential).
- A professional qualification in media, communications, public relations or similar is an advantage.
ICE Group Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Shutdown over Christmas period
- Annual £100 allowance towards your well-being
- Discounted hot food from on-site Café bar.
- Up to eight per cent of salary contributed to a personal pension scheme.
- 24-hour employee support line
- Death in service benefit equivalent to four year’s salary
ICE Group is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need support or an alternative format, please contact us at people.team@ice.org.uk
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