Internal Communications Manager - Folkestone Hybrid

Negotiable depending on experience

Internal Communications Manager
Salary depending on experience
12 Month FTC with an early January start
Hybrid / Folkestone

We are looking for an Internal Communications Manager to join a well-established team to fully own the end-to-end internal communication plan, partnering closely with stakeholders across our organisation.

This is a critical role in shaping how we communicate internally to all our colleagues across the business units and ensuring our messaging is clear, consistent and aligned to future business priorities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves combining great communication with strong people leadership, stakeholder partnership and the chance to make a genuine difference.

We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office.

Role Responsibility

The Internal Communications Manager will work closely with the People Director of Group to deliver an engaging Internal Comms Strategy across the whole of Saga. The key areas of responsibility will be;

Own and deliver Sagas internal communications plan, balancing priorities and competing demands.

Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business, providing trusted communications advice and helping shape the right messages for different audiences.

Lead internal communications for business change initiatives and transformation.

Bring our plans to life through engaging communications, company-wide meetings and events.

Manage, coach and develop a small, well-established team of internal communications and event specialists, providing clarity, direction and support.

Business Partnering managers and leaders across the business to support with timely and helpful comms.

Setting direction for the team and ensuring plans are clear and achievable.

Ensuring high-quality execution across all channels.

Delivering colleague listening initiatives and feedback loops.

The Ideal Candidate

Were looking for an experienced internal communications professional who can combine strategic thinking with excellent execution.

Youll have:

Previous experience in internal corporate comms, PR or marketing.

Strong experience developing and delivering internal engagement strategies.

Able to advise Senior Leadership teams on the tone of voice internally with the ability to tailor messages for a diverse internal audience across Saga.

Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to bring everything from colleague stories and engagement content to business announcements and change communications to life.

Experience managing, coaching and developing a team.

Strong stakeholder management skills, able to build relationships and influence key stakeholders across Saga.

A genuine interest in people, culture and the role great communication plays in bringing a business together.

Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special

Package Description

At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About the Company Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.Job Reference: saga/TP/ /3584