Senior Transformation and Internal Communications Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

The Communications and Transformation Senior Manager will design and lead the execution of an internal communications strategy that will underpin Ibec’s Transformation . As part of the Strategy &amp; Transformation team, you will partner with leaders across the organisation, blending your strategic communications and transformation implementation expertise to bring our Impact with Purpose strategy to life for every colleague. <br/><br/>Working closely with colleagues within the Strategy and Transformation team your priority will be to foster a deep connection to our vision, ensure clarity and cultivate a culture of purpose and engagement across the organisation. You will play a key role in ensuring that as we evolve, our people are informed, inspired, and empowered to contribute to our success. <br/><br/>This is a 12 month fixed term contract. The closing date for applications is 15th December 2025. <br/><br/><p><strong>Strategic &amp; Executive Communications  </strong></p><ul><li><span><span>Internal Communications Strategy: Develop and manage a comprehensive, multi-channel internal communications strategy that ensures consistent, engaging messaging and connects employees to </span><span>Ibec’s</span><span> strategy and vision.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Executive Communications: </span></span><span><span>Serve as the lead for</span><span> executive communications, partnering directly with the </span></span><span><span>CEO</span><span>,</span><span> DCEO,</span><span> </span><span>Executive Director Team (EDT)</span><span>, and People &amp; Culture</span><span>.</span></span><span><span> You will draft, edit, and manage high-impact communications, including company-wide updates and townhalls.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Translate Strategy into Story: Simplify</span><span> complex business issues and strategic </span><span>objectives</span><span> into clear, memorable, and actionable communications that resonate with diverse audiences across the organisation.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Change Communications: Drive effective and impactful communication plans </span><span>for</span><span> </span><span>transformation initiatives </span><span>to ensure colleagues are bought in to the change</span><span> journey</span></span></li><li><span><span>Organisational Pulse: </span><span>Monitor</span><span> the organisational pulse through formal and informal channels, providing feedback to leadership and championing engagement</span></span></li></ul><p><strong> Strategy Implementation and Transformation  </strong></p><ul><li><span><span>Design and execute targeted </span><span>transformation interventions</span><span>, including communication plans, stakeholder engagement maps, and training strategies, to address identified impacts and drive </span><span>strategy execution </span><span>readiness</span></span></li><li><span><span>Partner across the business to </span><span>support change</span><span> management </span><span>related to all aspects of</span><span> strategy</span><span> execution</span></span></li><li><span><span>Partner directly with project teams and business leaders to create and implement practical </span><span>support plans</span><span> for their area</span><span> ensuring interventions are </span><span>timely</span><span>, relevant, and effective</span></span></li><li><span><span>Track and measure the effectiveness of </span><span>transformation</span><span> interventions, using readiness assessments, adoption metrics, and feedback loops to report</span></span></li></ul> <strong><br/>NOTE: This list is not exhaustive but serves to reflect the nature of the duties included in the role.  Given the nature of the organisation and the need to respond to members’ needs on an ongoing basis, the role is subject to change over time.  Sector assignment may be subject to change. </strong><strong>Education &amp; Experience </strong><ul><li><span><span>Bachelor’s degree in </span><span>business</span><span>,</span><span> c</span><span>ommunications, or a related field.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Proven experience in </span><span>an </span><span>I</span><span>nternal</span><span> </span><span>C</span><span>ommunications </span><span>or </span><span>Transformation/</span><span>Change </span><span>Management</span><span> </span><span>role with a strategic focus</span></span></li><li><span><span>Previo</span><span>us</span><span> experience partnering </span><span>with</span><span> senior l</span><span>eaders</span><span> </span><span>in a complex organisation </span></span></li><li><span><span>Pro</span><span>v</span><span>en e</span><span>xperience in </span><span>transformation communications planning</span><span> and execution at an organisational level is essential.</span></span></li><li><span><span>T</span><span>rack record</span><span> of working on operating model </span><span>transformation programmes</span></span></li></ul><strong>Skills &amp; Attributes </strong><ul><li><span><