Internal Communications Manager

Salary: £60,200 Closing date: Tuesday, 4 February 2025 Contract type: Permanent Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn in the decade to 2032, funding new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate. These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won’t be solved by science alone. Where in Wellcome will I be working? Wellcome’s Corporate Affairs and Engagement team works to build and sustain the trust, influence, reputation, and brand that will help us ensure science works for and with the people we seek to benefit. We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Internal Communications Manager to join our dedicated team responsible for engaging and inspiring colleagues with our mission and vision, creating a sense of belonging, inclusion and pride in working for Wellcome. In this role, you’ll partner with key teams across the organisation to advise them how to use effective internal communications to support their strategic goals. You’ll create and deliver multi-channel plans aimed at Wellcome’s employees, helping them to connect with and become advocates for our mission, strategy, and culture. We’re looking for someone with well-honed communications skills and the ability to build effective relationships within a complex stakeholder environment. You’ll be passionate about Wellcome’s mission, and well versed in using storytelling to build emotional connection with an audience. What will I be doing? As Internal Communications Manager, you will: Create, plan and deliver timely and effective communications to Wellcome employees, using a blend of digital and non-digital channels to maximise impact. Provide strategic communications advice and support to key teams across Wellcome, including on complex and sensitive topics. Use evaluation and insight to develop effective communications, and to inform continuous improvement across the internal communications team. Work effectively across Corporate Affairs to align internal communications with external, as part of a matrixed working environment. Champion accessibility and inclusivity in the design and delivery of communications. We are looking for someone with: Well-honed communications skills, developed through previous experience in a busy internal communications team. An ability to build rapport and to influence diverse range of stakeholders at all levels, including senior staff. An ability to handle complex and sensitive information, exercising discretion in communication. Comfort in managing projects and working in a matrixed organisation. To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application form addressing your motivations and relevant skills for this role. Interviews will take place 12th and 13th March 2025 We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) from our Euston Road office with the remaining 2 days from home. Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to make adjustments during the application process, please contact us at

jobs@wellcome.org .

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