nternal Communications Specialist - 6 Week Contract
Immediate Start | Day Rate | Hybrid (West Midlands)

We're looking for an Internal Communications Specialist to join on a 6-week contract to provide interim cover within a well-known utilities organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a busy comms function and make an immediate impact during a period of change.

The role:
You'll be responsible for shaping and delivering internal communications across the organisation, ensuring employees are informed, engaged, and supported. This will include managing key messages around change and wellbeing, creating engaging content, and ensuring consistent, inclusive communication across different business areas.

Key responsibilities:

Deliver clear, engaging internal communications during a period of organisational change and restructure.

Create communications around key EDI initiatives (e.g. religious observances, wellbeing campaigns, cultural dates) with sensitivity and inclusivity.

Manage internal email campaigns using Mailchimp.

Update and maintain content on the company intranet (SharePoint).

Adapt messages for different audiences - including senior leaders, operational teams, and geographically diverse employees.

Draft, edit, and proof communications with a strong eye for detail.

Use Canva (or similar tools) to create simple graphics and visuals to support internal messaging.

What we're looking for:

Strong internal comms experience (ideally within large or complex organisations).

Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

Confident using Mailchimp and SharePoint for employee communications.

Experience communicating EDI topics with empathy and cultural awareness.

Ability to work at pace and hit the ground running.

Creative flair with tools like Canva for simple visual content.

Contract details:

Length: 6 weeks

Start: Immediate

Location: Hybrid - West Midlands (3 days in the office)

Day rate: £300 - £350 a day inside IR35

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