Head of Communications and Engagement – Transport Industry

Location: Greater London (West)

Leading organisation in the transport sector is seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Internal Communications Lead to support a fast-evolving area of the business. This high-impact role partners closely with senior leadership, including at Executive Team level, to drive employee engagement, support organisational change, and manage reputation risk.

The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in transformation communications, insetting up teams, plans and clearly defined ways of working for new initiatives, along with experience working in large, multinational and multisite organisations. They will be a confident communicator, capable of influencing at the highest levels, and skilled in crafting compelling narratives around innovation, AI, and business transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

Advises senior leaders on internal communications strategy and planning.
Develops messaging and narratives for transformation initiatives and emerging topics.
Leads executive communications and employee engagement campaigns, ensuring there is a consistency and avoiding duplication with other teams.
Manages change communications and reputational risk.
Oversees internal channels and content, including intranet and LinkedIn.
Coaches and leads a small team.
Plans and delivers leadership events and town halls.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker and creative communicator to make a meaningful impact at the heart of a global transport organisation.

Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.

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VMA GROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, marketing, digital and change communities.

Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, brand, digital marketing and agency services.

We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications, marketing, digital and change industries, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.

In the UK, VMA GROUP has offices in London, Bristol and Manchester and in Europe, VMA GROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.

VMA GROUP is committed to equal opportunities and is an Inclusive+ Recruiter.

Head of Communications & Engagement – Transport industry