Internal Communications Manager – 12-month fixed-term contract
Are you an experienced internal communications professional with a track record of delivering effective strategies during major organisational change, for a charity, member association or cultural institute?
If so, this may be a perfect role for you!
Our client
The Royal Institute of British Architects ‘RIBA’ is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture (https://www.architecture.com/).
We are proud to partner with RIBA to identify talent for this Internal Communications Manager – 12-month fixed-term contract.
For nearly 200 years, RIBA has been dedicated to serving its members and society, striving to create better buildings, places, and stronger communities. Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive culture, RIBA is a place where everyone can thrive and make a difference.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join this renowned organisation at an exciting time and contribute to the successful delivery of its ambitious strategy.
The role
This is a key role supporting a major organisational transformation programme - focusing on cultural repositioning, digital modernisation, and office relocation. If you're passionate about employee engagement and thrive during periods of change, we’d love to hear from you.
Key details:
* Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term(PAYE), to cover maternity leave
* Location: Hybrid – mostly, home-based blended with working from offices in central London (1-2 days a week )
* Salary: £55,000 + benefits
* Team: one direct report
* Notice: ideally available immediately, or in a very short notice period
As Internal Communications Manager, you will:
* Lead the internal communications strategy across the organisation.
* Work with the Head of Communications and Partner with senior stakeholders (including the CEO) to ensure clarity and consistency in messaging.
* Deliver targeted communications campaigns and regular staff engagement events (e.g. town halls, updates).
* Oversee and improve internal channels to ensure messages are timely, accessible, and well received.
* Manage one direct report.
What we’re looking for:
* A proven track record delivering internal communications, during periods of change or restructuring.
* Experience working in a complex or matrixed organisation – with at least some professional experience of working for a charity
* Strong stakeholder management skills, and experience working effectively with senior leaders.
* A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.
* Experience running staff meetings, creative campaigns, and managing internal comms channels.
* Evidence of measuring the success and impact of campaigns.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a major institution, as it redefines its future.
Where possible, RIBA considers applications for flexible working including job sharing, on a case by case basis.
Interested?
For a confidential conversation with FJWilson Talent, RIBA's recruitment partner, please contact Fiona Wilson or Olga Lupu on 0203 195 3600, or email us at resourcingteam@fjwilson.com
*Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.*
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