Title: Internal Communications Executive
Department: Central Operations
Contract: Full Time | Fixed term contract for 6 months
Based: Burntwood, Hybrid 1-2 days a week in the office
Reporting to: Head of Central Operations
Salary: DOE
About the Role
Are you a proactive, creative communicator ready to make a real impact across a national organisation?
At Busy Bees, we're looking for an Internal Communications Executive to bring our Corporate Strategy to life through clear, engaging and values-led communication.
You'll lead the planning and delivery of internal communications across the organisation, ensuring colleagues at every level feel informed, engaged and connected to our vision. Working closely with senior leaders and teams across the business, you'll shape messaging that reflects our tone of voice and supports our strategic priorities.
This is a high-visibility role where you'll influence how we communicate, strengthen engagement, and support the business through change
About Busy Bees
Founded in 1983, Busy Bees is the UK's leading childcare provider and the third largest globally, with over 1000 centres worldwide. We are a values-driven, purpose-led organisation, committed to giving every child the best start in life.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing and delivering a multi-channel internal communications strategy aligned to corporate priorities
* Creating clear, consistent and engaging messaging across all levels of the organisation
* Partnering with leaders and colleagues to advise on effective communication approaches
* Supporting key business moments, campaigns and corporate events
* Providing cover for the Head of Central Operations when required
* Managing and optimising Central Operations communication systems
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or employee engagement, ideally within a multi-site or national organisation
* Experience developing and delivering multi-channel communication strategies
* Strong stakeholder management experience, including working with senior leaders
* Experience supporting organisational change or transformation initiatives
* Confidence managing digital communication platforms (intranets, engagement tools or operational systems)
* Experience in operations, retail, education, childcare or other fast-paced service environments (desirable but not essential)
Key Skills and attributes
* Strategic and commercially aware – able to focus on what matters most to the business
* An excellent communicator – confident writing and speaking for diverse audiences
* Influential and collaborative – able to guide stakeholders towards effective solutions
* Highly organised and self-motivated – comfortable managing competing priorities and delivering at pace
* Creative and improvement-focused – always looking for smarter, more engaging ways to communicate
* Confident in change environments – able to positively engage teams through transformation
* Solution-oriented – quick to identify challenges and implement practical, effective solutions
If you're ready to take the next step in your communications career and make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.