Internal Communications Specialist

Your new company
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a large, nationally recognised UK charity during a pivotal moment of transformation. With a strong purpose at its core, the organisation is committed to making a meaningful impact while evolving how it operates internally to better support its people and long-term strategy.
As part of a significant organisational change programme, the charity is reshaping its pay structure to create a more streamlined, inclusive, and less hierarchical organisation. This transformation sits at the heart of its people strategy and requires thoughtful, transparent, and high-quality communication to ensure success.
You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking internal communications team, working alongside senior leaders and HR specialists to deliver communications that truly make a difference.
Your new role
As Internal Communications Specialist, you will play a key role in leading the tactical delivery of communications for a major organisational change programme. This is a hands-on role where you will bring strategy to life through compelling content and effective engagement.
You will:

• Develop and deliver end-to-end internal communications plans aligned to programme milestones.
• Translate complex people and organisational change messages into clear, engaging communications
• Partner closely with HR/People teams and senior leadership to ensure messaging is accurate, consistent, and empathetic.
• Create high-impact content including staff briefings, FAQs, intranet content, leadership toolkits, newsletters, and presentations
• Support leaders to effectively communicate change through briefings and communication materials
• Deliver communications across a range of channels, including digital platforms, email, and leadership cascades
• Contribute to building trust and engagement by addressing sensitive topics such as pay and organisational structure changes
• Monitor engagement and feedback, using insights to continuously improve communications

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of internal communications, HR transformation, and organisational change within a purpose-driven environment.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you will bring a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, alongside strong stakeholder engagement skills.
You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in internal communications, ideally in large or complex organisations
• Demonstrable experience supporting change or transformation programmes (e.g., restructuring, organisational design, or pay/reward changes)
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences
• Experience working closely with HR/People teams on sensitive communications
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with senior leaders
• A proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable experience includes:

• Background in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Understanding of pay frameworks, job evaluation, or reward structures

Most importantly, you will be empathetic, adaptable, and passionate about employee experience, with a genuine desire to support people through change.

What you'll get in return
This role is offered on a 9-month temporary assignment.
Part-time, 3 days per week£400 - £450 Per DayBased in Swindon but with flexible / hybrid working options available
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jessica Dando now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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