Internal Communications Manager

Core-Asset Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a leading financial services organisation to recruit a Head of Internal Communications based in Newcastle.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to shape and deliver a strategic internal communications agenda within a dynamic and evolving business.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in aligning colleagues behind the organisation's growth ambitions, transformation programmes, and client-focused culture.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating clear, engaging, and impactful communications that help colleagues understand business priorities, support organisational change, and drive engagement across the business.

• Proven experience in an internal communications role, ideally within financial services.


• Experience supporting large-scale transformation or change programmes.


• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working closely with senior and executive leaders.


• Ability to simplify complex information and create engaging, audience-focused communications.


• Data-driven approach with experience measuring communication effectiveness and using insights to drive improvements.

• Experience working within a regulated environment.


• Exposure to business transformation initiatives involving digital channels, automation, or customer relationship management systems.


• Understanding of colleague engagement frameworks and the effective use of employee survey insights.

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive internal communications strategy aligned to key business priorities, including growth, digital transformation, advice capability, and client outcomes.


• Translate complex business initiatives into clear, engaging communications that resonate with colleagues.


• Partner with executive leadership and senior stakeholders to develop compelling narratives and consistent messaging.


• Ensure internal communications align with and reinforce the organisation's external positioning and strategic objectives.


• Lead communications activity across major transformation and change programmes.


• Design and implement structured communication plans that support understanding, engagement, and adoption.


• Ensure colleagues are actively engaged in change initiatives rather than simply informed about them.


• Manage communications on behalf of senior leaders and executive stakeholders.


• Support the development and delivery of leadership communications.


• Enhance the consistency, visibility, and effectiveness of leadership communications across the organisation.


• Drive colleague engagement through relevant, impactful, and timely communications.


• Develop engagement initiatives informed by colleague feedback and survey insights.