Head of Communications & Engagement

Who you are

• Strategic communications leadership experience in a fast-paced technology, scale-up, or SaaS business
• Proven line management experience with a track record of coaching team members and driving departmental output
• Extensive experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives and C-suite leaders on internal communications and strategic messaging
• Hands-on expertise managing modern intranet ecosystems (specifically Simplr or similar enterprise digital workplace platforms)
• Exceptional narrative creation, copywriting, and editing skills with high attention to tone of voice and brand consistency
• Experience maintaining strategy continuity and leading a communications function during a fixed-term cover / maternity cover period
• Strong interest or prior domain background in green energy, clean tech, or sustainability software
• Previous experience working with or leading a Workplace function
• Demonstrated ability using analytics tools and employee feedback data to continuously evolve communication channels

What the job involves

• Reporting To: VP Talent
• This role is based in London or Bristol, UK and requires an existing right to work in the UK
• At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role
• We are committed to building a diverse, global team and our sponsorship policy is evaluated on a role-by-role basis
• We encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site to stay informed about future opportunities where we are able to offer visa sponsorship
• Direct and execute Kaluza’s internal communications and employee engagement strategy, ensuring multi-market alignment across global teams and offices
• Line manage, mentor, and empower a team of (Communications Manager) to deliver high-quality messaging, events, and campaigns
• Partner directly with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and C-suite to craft high-impact executive communications, strategic business updates, and change management announcements
• Serve as primary owner and strategic lead for Kaluza’s intranet platform, The Hive, establishing content standards, governance, and user engagement strategies to maximize platform adoption
• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of company-wide events, Town Halls, and interactive employee initiatives that strengthen culture and mission alignment
• Manage our European office locations; Edinburgh, London, Bristol and Paris, leading on the global workplace strategy and engagement activities that create a safe and exciting place to work

Benefits

• Progressive leave policies - including leave dedicated to the moments that matter to you the most
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Dedicated personal learning and home office budgets
• Flexible working — we trust you to work in a way that suits your lifestyle
• 26 days holiday
• Kaluza Share Scheme