Internal Communications Lead - Change Communications

Looking for an opportunity to work for a science organisation that is helping solve world problems?  Want to be part of a team that delivers first class communications?

The Royal Society of Chemistry has an exciting opportunity for an Internal Communications Lead to work with our workstream leads to devise and deliver a comprehensive Internal Communications strategy for a complex change management project to foster behavioural and cultural change and maximise long-term organisational benefits.

In this integral role, you will also assist our Internal Communications Manager in providing strategic advice and guidance to senior team members and hands-on support. You will also be part of an integrated team of specialists in digital, news & media and corporate communications with access to design, marketing and event management teams.  

We are looking for a team player with excellent project management skills and significant experience in internal and change communications, including developing and delivering ambitious strategies to support complex change projects.

You will have a proven track record, within successful transformational programmes, of creating and delivering effective and strategic project communications and managing the communication process throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Your tenacity, creativity and positive can-do attitude and strong influencing and problem solving skills will ensure that you provide excellent communications support to senior leaders, and your flexible and adaptable approach will enable you to identify and manage change management risks and issues.

Demonstrable professional writing skills for a variety of channels, audiences and delivery mechanisms and a practical, solutions-orientated approach is also key in this role.

In return for your specialist expertise and passion for promoting the positive impact of chemistry and science generally, we will ensure you have all the training, support and tools needed to be successful in this role.

The Royal Society of Chemistry offers excellent benefits and a great work environment. This is an eighteen month contract opportunity, based at our Science Park Cambridge office, with free onsite parking and close to the guided bus and Cambridge North train station.

If you are interested in joining an organisation full of committed, friendly people working to support and inspire a global chemistry community, please apply before our closing date.

Download the full job description here.