Head of Internal Communications Partnering

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
Job Title: Head of Internal Communications Partnering
Salary: £57,100 to £76,500
Location: Cambridge, hybrid
Contract: Permanent, full time
Are you ready to shape the future of internal communications? We're seeking a strategic leader to join our organisation as the Head of Internal Communications Partnering. If you're passionate about connecting people, driving change, and fostering a culture of innovation, this role is right for you.
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
About the role
As the Head of Internal Communications Partnering, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our narrative and driving meaningful impact. You will lead a team of experienced internal communications business partners and report into the Director of Internal Communications.
You will be responsible for:
Identifying, overseeing, and implementing compelling internal communications plans and messages aligned with our strategy and values.
Supporting positive organisational change with communications methods that inform decisions and help people adapt to new ways of working.
Providing strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and colleagues, building trust and credibility across the organisation, and helping to grow stakeholders' communications skills.
Strengthening our understanding of global audiences, ensuring our content resonates across cultures and supports our employee value proposition.
Helping to create a cohesive and impactful internal communications function.
About you
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Global Experience: You've successfully led internal communications teams within large, global organisations. •
Stakeholder Management: You're a pro at navigating complex business topics. Colleagues and senior leaders respect your insights.•
Strategic Mindset: You understand the intricate dance between organisational strategy, culture, structure, and business context.•
Change Champion: You've mastered different change communication approaches, helping employees adapt seamlessly. Change doesn't scare you— it motivates you.•
Connector: You embrace collaboration and empower, delegate, coach, and build strong working relationships. Self-awareness is your superpower.•
Stellar Writing: Your words have impact. Whether it's an announcement, video, or a heartfelt speech, you excel.•
Measurement Savvy: You evaluate the value of internal communications, using data to drive decisions.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity and how you might fit , please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it.
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Discretionary annual bonus
Group personal pension scheme
Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
Green travel schemes
We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 10/04/2024 and interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 22/04/#####.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
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