A rail organisation is looking for a Head of Internal Communications to join them, initially for 6 months, ideally in the West Midlands.

There will be a requirement to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership and hands on input for the development and delivery of the internal communications strategy within the Construction Directorate and supporting communications into the Construction supply chain and across the wider organisation.

Main duties will include:

• Working with the Director of Construction and their team to develop and deliver a comprehensive, evidence-based internal communications strategy for the directorate,
• Working with the Head of Internal Communications and the wider Internal Communications team to plan and deliver the Internal Communications Strategy
• Within Construction, drive positive staff engagement, lead and co-manage effective change communications via a range of channels that enable targeted, timely and engaging communications.
• Contribute to creating an inclusive culture that helps the organisation achieve its objectives.
• Establish a best-in-class business partnering operating model for internal communications working with supply chain, Joint Venture partners and Integrated Partnership Teams throughout construction.

Types of experience required:

• Experience of developing and delivering comprehensive, evidence-based internal communications strategies and plans
• Experience of providing counsel on internal corporate communications to Executives and senior leaders across large, complex, fast-paced matrix organisations
• Experience in being responsible for the development, delivery, and measurement of internal communications and resources planning, defining the processes and structures required to achieve success
• Experience of delivering to agreed deadlines in a fast-changing environment, within a multi-disciplinary environment or team.
• Experience of internal engagement in crisis and/or major incident communications
• Interpret and respond to changing landscapes and stakeholders needs and views.

Skills:

• Leadership and team management skills
• Planning, budget, resourcing, and project management skills
• Ability to develop and deliver industry leading internal communications, aligned with strategic business objectives across a range of internal communications channels.
• Influencing, negotiation and coaching skills
• Analytical skills and ability to conduct research and apply insight.
•  Ability to understand and promote complex and sensitive issues in a persuasive way to different audience groups.
• Ability to represent an organisation in challenging situations and environments due to public scrutiny.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and rapidly changing circumstances
• Knowledge of engineering terms

If you are interested in this role and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply for immediate consideration.