Job Description
NES Fircroft are looking for an experienced Internal Communications Lead to shape and deliver strategic communications across our clients multiple UK sites.
You will join a global industry leader that combines science, technology, and sustainability to transform the future.
This is a high-profile role, reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, where you’ll act as the key link between leadership and employees—driving engagement, supporting change, and ensuring clear, consistent messaging at every level.
This position will see you collaborating closely with HR, site leadership, and global communications colleagues to create a joined-up approach that reflects business priorities while building a strong, connected culture across six locations.
You’ll be the voice that translates big-picture strategy into clear, engaging messages that bring people together, support change, and build a strong, connected culture.
This isn’t just another comms role. It’s your chance to influence how employees experience a company that’s driving forward in science, technology, and sustainability, with a focus on tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
What you’ll do
* Own the UK & Ireland internal communications strategy—design it, deliver it, and make it land.
* Work closely with senior leaders, HR, and global comms colleagues to ensure one clear voice across the organisation.
* Create high-energy, high-impact content—from weekly digests to videos, digital campaigns, and leadership toolkits.
* Bring complex strategies to life, making them engaging and easy for employees to connect with.
* Support major change and transformation programmes with thoughtful, effective communications.
* Champion employee engagement—measuring impact, listening to feedback, and driving continuous improvement.
What we’re looking for
* A communications professional with a track record of building strategies that actually engage employees.
* Experience working in large, complex organisations (1,000 employees). Background in R&D, science, manufacturing, or technical industries is a big plus.
* Sharp storytelling skills—written, visual, and digital—with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
* Confident in change management communications.
* Skilled in digital platforms, content management, and analytics.
* Comfortable overseeing audio-visual content and bringing fresh, creative ideas to the table.
* Degree in Communications, Journalism, PR (or related field); advanced degree welcomed.
* Experience in Internal comms, ideally with multi-site exposure.
Why join?
* Be part of a global industry leader that combines science, technology, and sustainability to transform the future.
* Work in a role that gives you visibility at every level, from shop floor to senior leadership.
* Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home.
* A chance to make your mark on culture, engagement, and communications for thousands of employees.
This is the ideal next step if you’re ready to lead communications with impact, creativity, and influence in a company that’s shaping the future.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.