Internal Communications Manager

This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At HBK we live up to our three values: Be True Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity its how we win for stakeholders the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises to ourselves and others. Finally we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

About the role

HBK is transforming and the key to our success is our people. The Internal Communications team is at the heart of bringing together our 3500 colleagues across the world and building our connections as One HBK.

Were looking for an experienced creative and talented Internal Communications manager to work closely with leaders and people managers to embed a compelling narrative that supports transformation change adoption and a culture of inclusion and performance.

Youll be part of our small but impactful Internal Communications team working across a wide variety of communications activities to engage and inspire our colleagues to live our Values: Own It Aim High and Be True.

About HBK

Theres so much happening as we deliver our mission to Empower the Innovators to create safer more efficient and sustainable solutions for a rapidly evolving 2026 were anticipating the launch of our refreshed strategy; the implementation of significant new systems and global processes as well as a change in our ownership from plc to private equity. At the same time were continuing to invest in developing new innovative customer solutions tapping into HBKs heritage of excellence in precision testing and measurement.

Were focused on making HBK a Great Place to Work and within Internal Communications were passionate about giving our colleagues a platform to learn more and share their stories. Join our international team of talented and inspired people who are passionate about their jobs and determined in what they do.

Youll play an important role:

• Working closely with the Internal Communications Lead and Internal Communications Managers to generate ideas and deliver content that is purposeful inspiring caring and creates curiosity and ambition in our people.

• Supporting multiple stakeholders including our leadership team as their trusted internal communications partner helping to join the dots across our many transformation engagement and performance programmes.

• Creating and executing internal communications plans aligned with business objectives and our overall IC strategy.

• Giving our colleagues a voice at this pivotal point in our history and celebrating their achievements.

• Partnering with the People team to align on relevant employee programmes to develop our culture and employee engagement.

• Co-ordinating with our external communications colleagues to effectively showcase HBK internally and externally to build pride and visibility of our solutions.

• Managing some of our regular communications activity including our weekly In Case You Missed It wrap up email. And contribute to our flagship activities such as the fortnightly global townhall and twice-yearly Big Conversation events.

• Using your creative and digital skills across a variety of channels to keep our communications fresh and exciting delivering purposeful inspiring and caring content.

• Measuring the effectiveness of internal communications activities. Continuously improve our communications channels based on data feedback and external inspiration.

To succeed in the role you will demonstrate:

• A track record of implementing successful internal communication and engagement strategies to support change management and transformation embedding it through the employment culture.

• Experience working in matrix organisations post-merger integration business transformation and change adoption

• Experience in all aspects of internal communications including crisis comms. Strategic thinking and hands-on execution through strong communications planning.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Fluency in English other languages an advantage particularly Danish German or Chinese.

• Strong software skills including the full Microsoft Office 365 suite basic web publishing (we use Unily for our intranet) video or podcasting skills an advantage.

• Confidence in stakeholder relationship skills and a strong ability to prioritise and multi-task in a busy team environment.

Personal skills

• Flexible and collaborative team player

• Creative and energetic

• Able to understand the big picture as well as the target audience translating the complex into an effective simplified communication that fits the target audience

We Offer

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBKs employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

One company HBK

On 1 January 2019 Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark Germany the UK the USA China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit .

Application deadline

Please submit your application and CV by using the direct application link.

Please note that we will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis.