Global Head of Internal Communications

This role is open to candidates based in the UK or across the EMEA region.

We are looking for a purposeful and influential Global Head of Internal Communications to lead the internal employee and engagement communications agenda globally for Anthesis Group.

Reporting to the Global Head of Brand, Strategy & Communications, this role will be responsible for the development and delivery of a compelling strategic narrative that unites our global workforce around a shared sense of purpose, ambition and direction.

This is an exciting and dynamic role for someone who understands that communication is not simply about informing people, it’s about creating belief, alignment and action. You will help our people understand our growth strategy, our market opportunity and the unique role they play in helping clients to create and protect value as they embed sustainability into their strategy and operations.

This role will be responsible for the development and delivery of a compelling strategic narrative that unites our global workforce around a shared sense of purpose, ambition and direction. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in creating compelling communication campaigns that combine strategic vision with exceptional execution to drive defined audience outcomes along with a genuine passion for sustainability and positive impact.

Key Responsibilities

As the Anthesis Group Global Head of Internal Communications, your key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining up to date knowledge on sustainability and related issues and trends and the potential impacts and opportunities for Anthesis Group’s brand positioning.
• Develop strong trusted advisor relationships with Anthesis Group executive leadership and the Global Employee Experience Lead to develop a global internal communications and engagement strategy, that unites a community of 1,300+ Anthesis employees with a shared sense of purpose and ambition.
• Collaborate closely with markets and global business line leaders, and BMC team colleagues to activate priority go to market solution positioning, campaigns and thought leadership to ensure employees are equipped and prepared to engage with their clients and stakeholders in market.
• Review and refine audience led channel strategies, content frameworks and feedback loops that are outcome-led, measurable and continuously improved through insight and engagement data.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Experience:

• Significant experience leading communications in a global organization or consultancy environment.
• Proven success in developing and delivering strategic internal communications programmes that drive engagement and business outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience building corporate narratives and translating complex strategies into compelling communications.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong change communications and transformation experience.
• Sustainability, ESG or purpose-led business experience strongly preferred.
• Agency experience is highly advantageous.
• Experience operating across multiple geographies and cultures.

Skills & Capabilities

• Exceptional storytelling and narrative development skills.
• Outstanding written, verbal and presentation communication abilities.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness.
• Highly effective stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Calm, proactive and responsive when managing reactive communications and emerging issues.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to measure impact and effectiveness.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.

Personal Attributes we are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about sustainability and creating positive impact.
• Energised by helping people connect to a shared purpose and vision.
• Naturally curious and commercially minded.
• Collaborative and inclusive in their approach.
• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Credible, authentic and trusted by senior leaders.
• Equally comfortable shaping strategy and rolling up their sleeves to deliver.
• Motivated by building something meaningful and lasting.

Job Benefits

• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
• Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
• Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis.
• Competitive salary in line with experience and skills.
• Competitive benefits including flexible working.
• Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.

About Anthesis Group

Our commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce

Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating across 22 countries and 44 office locations with offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.

We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.

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