Corporate Communications Manager Fixed Term Contract 1 year

Lead the Narrative. Shape the Culture. Drive a City Forward.

Corporate Communications Manager (Internal Communications)

Birmingham City Council
Fixed Term 12 Months maternity cover

Grade 6:
36.5 hours per week

Hybrid (23 days in office)

This is more than an Internal Comms role

This is your opportunity to influence inspire and align one of the UKs largest and most diverse workforces at a pivotal moment of transformation.

As a senior Internal Communications leader youll sit at the heart of a complex organisationtranslating strategy into meaning and vision into action. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Communications youll play a critical role in ensuring every colleague understands not just what were doingbut why it matters.

What youll lead

• Own and deliver a high-impact internal communications strategy that cuts through connects and drives real engagement
• Lead and energise a talented Internal Comms team ensuring delivery is sharp on time and on budget
• Shape organisational alignmentbringing our Corporate Plan and City Vision to life for thousands of employees
• Partner with HR and senior leadership to embed engagement wellbeing and performance through compelling communications
• Drive innovationchampion smarter tools digital channels and modern content approaches that deliver efficiency and impact
• Elevate internal reputationpositioning Internal Communications as a trusted strategic enabler across the council
• Deliver senior leadership roadshows that inform inspire and build belief in our direction of travel

Why this role stands out

Youll be joining an award-winning communications function known for excellence creativity and impact. But more importantly youll be part of shaping the future of BirminghamEuropes youngest major city and the UKs second city.

This is a rare chance to lead at scale influence at the highest levels and leave a visible mark on a citys transformation.

Who were looking for

Youre not just experiencedyoure influential credible and driven.

• A senior Internal Communications leader with a track record of delivering measurable impact
• A strategic thinker who can translate complex priorities into clear compelling narratives
• A confident advisor to leadership with the gravitas to challenge and shape thinking
• A people-focused leader who inspires high performance creativity and accountability
• A digitally fluent innovator always looking for smarter more effective ways to connect and engage
• A natural collaborator building trust across teams and functions to deliver shared success

About us

At Birmingham City Council communications sits at the core of everything we doconnecting people shaping perception and driving change.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Council here.

Ready to lead the conversation

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

This is your chance to step into a high-profile role where your work truly matters.
Shape the story. Engage the workforce. Help define the future of a global city.

Job Description and PersonSpecification

Corporate Communications Manager Gr6