Executive & Internal Communications Lead

About Drake International

With over 75 years of expertise in workforce solutions and talent management Drake International operates in 16 countries uniting thousands of professionals who share a passion for connecting talent with opportunity. As we enter a bold new chapter were focused on building a futureready organization rooted in collaboration purpose and shared growth.

Role Summary

Drake International is seeking an exceptional communicator strategist and culturebuilder to lead our Executive and Internal Communications function. This is a pivotal role during a transformative time as we align globally on a new 35 year strategy and evolve from a collection of business units into a connected collaborative enterprise.

Youll be responsible for shaping the way more than 1000 employees across the globe experience our strategy values and culturebuilding belief in our future while honoring our legacy. This is a rare opportunity to build our internal communications infrastructure from the ground up uniting regional voices and strengthening alignment across the organization.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

• Design and execute a global internal communications strategy that aligns with Drakes strategic goals and cultural evolution.
• Develop a multiyear narrative that inspires belief in our transformation journey and celebrates our legacy.

Executive & Leadership Communications

• Serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and Global Leadership Team crafting internal messaging speeches and presentations that resonate.
• Provide tailored communications support to regional and business line leaders to ensure alignment and impact.

Channel Creation & Infrastructure

• Build foundational internal communications platforms rhythms and processes to enable timely and consistent messaging across the enterprise.
• Drive adoption of modern digitalfirst communication formats suited for a diverse global workforce.

Collaboration & Organizational Alignment

• Collaborate crossfunctionally with regional business line and corporate teams to ensure message consistency and clarity.
• Champion a unified enterprise narrative while honoring the distinct value each business unit brings.

HR Program Support

• Partner with HR to develop and deliver communications that support talent initiatives policy changes DEI efforts and cultural transformation.
• Translate HR strategies into engaging peoplefirst communications that foster understanding and participation.

Change & Culture Communications

• Lead internal communication strategies for major transformation and change management initiatives.
• Drive culturebuilding efforts that promote connection inclusion and optimism across regions.

Resource Planning & Team Design

• Begin as a handson strategic leader and assess future resourcing needsincluding team structure technology agency support and budget.
• Build the case for investments to scale the internal communications function globally.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 85% employee engagement with key communications
• 95% employee reach across internal channels
• Foundational internal communications infrastructure launched within Year 1
• Quarterly executiveled communication events with 90% participation
• 90% employee awareness and understanding of strategic direction
• 1015% YoY increase in employee engagement (pulse surveys)
• 90% satisfaction from leadership on communications support
• Strategic resourcing roadmap completed within first 6 months

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10 years of experience in internal and executive communications within large matrixed global organizationspreferably during periods of transformation.
• Proven ability to build internal communications strategies systems and content frameworks from the ground up.
• Expertise in change management storytelling cultural transformation and executive influence.
• Outstanding writing editing and presentation skills with a deep understanding of tone audience and impact.
• Skilled in using digital communications platforms employee engagement tools and analytics for measurement.
• Empathetic resourceful collaborative and comfortable operating in complex fastpaced environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Employees across 16 countries feel informed inspired and connected to one another and to the companys strategic direction.
• Internal communications systems are operational effective and continuously improving.
• Executive voices are aligned and visible across all levels of the business.
• Organizational silos are replaced by shared purpose collaboration and cultural cohesion.
• Pride engagement and clarity of purpose are deeply embedded in the employee experience.