Internal Communications Manager

Job description

We are looking for an Internal Communications Manager to develop and oversee the delivery of staff communications and engagement within Essex County Council's highways service. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders to develop and implement an Internal Communications strategy that will engage staff through a variety of channels and communications approaches.

Role

Create a regular staff newsletter with well‐written and engaging content

Collaborate with the senior leadership team and managers to identify new opportunities for staff engagement and communications within the service

Use Viva Engage to highlight and celebrate the work of the Essex Highways

Provide design capabilities for the service

Design and share regular communications for county councillors

Provide corporate communications support for Ringway Jacobs to promote the contract's achievements in Essex

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience

Evidence of continuing professional development with good knowledge in relevant professional area

Experience of internal communications, including evidence of working and influencing at a senior level

Experience of mentoring to provide advice and guidance, ideally at every level of an organisation, from junior to director

Generalist understanding of digital and non‐digital marketing channels

Full driving licence

Excellent written, oral and presentational communication skills, interpersonal and listening skills

Benefits

Sick Pay

Competitive salary

Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave

A variety of discounts through our "RJ Rewards" app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

CompanyRingway Jacobs is a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Founded in 2005, we deliver road network management solutions with engineering capability, innovation and customer care. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, footways, public rights of way and street lighting across England.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We seek to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all employees. As part of this commitment, we support the Armed Forces Community by offering guaranteed interviews for eligible service spolders and veterans.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chelmsford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English