Senior Internal Communications Manager

A well-known brand in the aviation sector is looking for a Senior Internal Communications Manager on an initial six-month contract paying £65,000 - £75,000 pro rata. The hiring manager is looking for someone to join in September and will be interviewing in August. The role has a hybrid working model with three days required in the office, close to Heathrow airport.This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fantastic brand on a ‘temp to perm’ basis. The role would suit a creative communicator with an eye for detail and exceptional writing ability. It reports into the Head of Internal Communications and has a team of five (two direct and three indirect reports). The successful candidate will have experience of managing small teams, working closely with and advising senior leaders and driving creative communication campaigns.This is a key role in the team, managing the communications for the Customer and Corporate functions, including cabin crew. The successful candidate will need to be creative, pragmatic, calm and strategic, yet happy to ‘get stuck in’ on a day-to-day basis.Key responsibilities: An experienced communications professional trusted to advise on all aspects of colleague communication and engagement and to work in a strategic capacity, fully taking into account internal and external landscapes and agendas and stakeholder managementTrusted to provide strategic counsel and guidance to the CEO and SLT members and the confidence to challenge, backing up arguments with robust evidence and dataResponsible for planning and delivery of the company’s corporate internal narrative and key messaging, plus creative communications across analogue and digital channelsResponsible for deputising for the Head of Internal Communications as required and leading the planning and delivery of engagement and communication campaigns in relation to critical and sensitive business issues including financial results, industrial relations, business restructures, etcWorking closely with senior leaders to agree communication priorities, identify opportunities and plan strategically to enable the successful implementation of business projects and change programmes as well as planning, producing and delivering tactical communication and engagement activity in support of business prioritiesProviding leadership and guidance to managers and executives across the team as well as counsel and advice to the Head of Internal Communications, Chief People Officer and Chief Customer Officer.Skills and experience required:Proven ability to bring business issues to life through creative thinking and engaging campaignsLine management experience with the ability to upskill team membersUnderstanding of communication and engagement best practiceCompetence in measurement, data, analytics and insightProven ability to translate complicated messages into simple engaging languageDue to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.VMA GROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, marketing, digital and change communities.Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, brand, digital marketing and agency services.We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications, marketing, digital and change industries, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.In the UK, VMA GROUP has offices in London, Bristol and Manchester and in Europe, VMA GROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.VMA GROUP is committed to equal opportunities and is an Inclusive+ Recruiter.