The work

Lead communications for major changes, transformation initiatives and executive messaging across functions, supporting business units as needed. Alongside People & Culture and business leaders, you will advise on change communications and direct their development and rollout across the global enterprise. The role acts as communications Business Partner for some Group Functional leadership teams and coordinates with communications colleagues across regions and business units.

The work spans targeted communications to advance business priorities, building content and ensuring channel effectiveness across Ally, Viva Engage and LinkedIn. You will set targets and criteria to evaluate communications and refine the approach with communications colleagues. It also includes supporting crisis communications planning, from scenario mapping and messaging to executive preparation. You will support US employee events and develop global employee programmes that keep colleagues connected and informed.

Requirements

• At least 10 years in Corporate Affairs and/or Communications leadership, ideally in complex businesses and with international experience.
• A track record of developing and delivering internal communications strategies that support transformation while maintaining high employee engagement.
• Experience developing and owning the strategic narrative for enterprise-wide change and transformation, with consistent, engaging communications for all levels.
• Expertise in building capability and awareness through tailored engagement, collaborator mapping and ongoing change support, and experience coordinating successful employee engagement campaigns.
• Ability to anticipate organisational needs and develop proactive and reactive communications that support business strategy and key contributors.
• Strong collaboration skills, building relationships and trust with internal colleagues, including senior leaders, and guiding and influencing leaders.
• Ability to influence decisions at all levels inside and outside the organisation, applying sound judgement, wisdom and sensitivity.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, confidence representing the company publicly, and expertise across social networks including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
• Ability to combine vision and creative thinking with analytical rigour to meet organisational goals.

Preferred qualifications

• A degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.