Internal Communications Manager

Location: Hybrid working from home and the Milton Keynes campus; attendance at the Milton Keynes office is required in response to business need.

Salary: £38,784–£46,049 per year

Company

hirify.global is the UK's largest university, providing flexible part-time higher education and conducting research to widen access to learning.

What you will do

• Support strategic and operational internal communications campaigns aligned with university objectives, values, and brand.
• Design and deliver measurable multi-channel communications plans using the OASIS methodology.
• Create, edit, and distribute inclusive, accessible content across internal communications channels.
• Partner with stakeholders across professional services, faculties, and university-wide teams to translate objectives into communications initiatives.
• Facilitate employee engagement, open conversation, and two-way information exchange through communications and events.
• Monitor campaign outcomes, gather audience feedback, and use analytics to improve communications performance.

Requirements

• Experience supporting multi-channel internal communications campaigns and strategic planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear and engaging content for multiple channels.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Experience using communications tools and platforms, analytics, and data to evaluate campaign impact.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing deadlines, pressure, and ambiguity.
• Experience organising and delivering employee engagement events such as town halls, focus groups, conferences, or workshops.

Nice to have

• Experience in internal communications within a medium-to-large organisation.
• Experience with crisis or reputation management.
• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Experience using AI tools for productivity, content creation, and communications, with an understanding of responsible and ethical AI use.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, job sharing, part-time work, and compressed hours.
• Benefits and policies designed to support work-life balance and recognise strong performance.
• Inclusive communications practices that support diverse voices and accessible content.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words.
• Shortlisted candidates are expected to interview on either 13 or 16 October 2026.