We’re looking for an experienced Internal Communications & Engagement Manager to support the day-to-day running of B&M’s busy Internal Communications & Engagement team.
You’ll be responsible for maintaining momentum, quality and confidence across internal communications, able to independently draft, sense-check, proof and sign off content, manage stakeholders, and keep key activity moving.
Alongside hands-on delivery, you’ll bring solid experience of strategic internal communications planning, including colleague surveys, values launches and colleague engagement activity.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Drive internal communications plans for colleague surveys, values launches and engagement campaigns.
- Translate strategy into clear comms plans with audiences, messages, channels and timelines.
- Independently draft, edit and commission high-quality internal communications.
- Oversee the work and communications produced by the Internal Communications & Engagement Co-ordinator, providing guidance and quality assurance.
- Turn complex or sensitive information into clear, engaging colleague-facing messages.
- Act as final editorial gatekeeper ensuring content is accurate, on-brand and rigorously proofread.
- Maintain high standards for grammar, tone of voice and clarity.
- Overseeing and Managing major events end-to-end including planning, suppliers, content and delivery.
- Confidently managing day-to-day internal communications activity, providing continuity of leadership, decision-making and delivery in the Head of IC’s absence.
The skills & experience you’ll bring:
- Proven experience in internal communications, with a strong track record of delivering impactful communication strategies.
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering comprehensive communications plans, particularly for employee surveys and organisational values or culture launches.
- Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading abilities, with the capacity to tailor tone and messaging for diverse audiences.
- Proven experience planning and executing large-scale internal events, ensuring high engagement and seamless delivery.
- Experience deputising for senior leaders or operating independently with minimal oversight, demonstrating sound judgement and decision-making.
- Experience working within a PLC or listed business, with an understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and stakeholder expectations.
If you are looking for a new challenge within a busy team and a fast-growing business, apply online today!
Why B&M?
We also offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, free parking for all colleagues in our Support Centre, colleague portal offering additional discount for retailers, hospitality & much more! Check out our full benefits here – https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/
B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
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