Interim Internal Communications Lead

Starfish Search are supporting a local authority in the North of England on the appointment of an Interim Internal Communications Lead.

Key responsibilities

• Review and strengthen the council’s internal communications approach and channels.
• Develop clear, engaging communications to improve staff awareness, understanding and engagement.
• Support senior leaders in communicating organisational priorities, change and key messages.
• Improve the consistency and effectiveness of communications across departments and teams.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure internal communications support wider organisational objectives.

About you

• Experience leading or delivering internal communications within a complex organisation, ideally local government or a similar public sector body
• Strong experience developing communications strategies, plans and engaging content.
• Experience supporting organisational change and communicating with diverse employee groups.
• Confident working with senior leaders and stakeholders to shape and deliver key messages.
• Strong writing, stakeholder engagement and project management skills.

Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.